Enclosed you will find an overview of almost everything your school needs to know to get started with the upcoming school year for athletics.  This will cover all of our sports with projected season and deadline dates as well as divisions.  Please forward this to the appropriate person within your school who handles sports.  In addition, you can always refer to http://ncsaasports.com for more information. As always, you can email us with questions/concerns at sports@ncsaasports.com

UNIFORMS
All Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer uniforms must have numbers on BOTH sides of the jersey this season.

IMPORTANT SPORTS DATES & DEADLINES

FALL SEASON (Flag Football, Girl's Volleyball, Cross Country, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball)

• August 1 - August 23: Fall Sports Tryouts 
• August 23: Team Registration Deadline
• August 23: Fall Coaches Meeting (All Sports)
• September 2: Fall Game Schedule Released
• September 6: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline
• September 9: Week 1 of Games 
• September 11: Cross Country Meet #1
• October TBD - UNLV Cheer Clinic 6-8PM
• October 23: Cross Country Championships 
• October 27 - October 31: No Games (Nevada Day/Halloween)
• November 4-18: Flag & Volleyball Playoffs
• November 13-15 - Girl's Volleyball Championships
• November 13-18: Flag Football Championships

WINTER SEASON (Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading)

• November 1 - November 29: Winter Sports Tryouts
• November 29: Team Registration Deadline
• November 29: Winter Basketball Coach Meeting
• December 12: Winter Basketball Game Schedule Released
• TBD: NCSAA Winter Pre-Season Basketball Tournament
• January 3: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline
• January 6: Week 1 of Basketball Games
• January 22: Bowling Meet #1
• February TBD: Cheerleading Competition #1
• February 17: YES, we will have games this weekend (President's Day)
• February 26: Bowling Championships
• February 26 - 4: Basketball Playoffs
• March 2: Basketball Championships
• March TBD: Cheerleading Competition #2

SPRING SEASON (Track, Soccer, Boy's Volleyball)

• February 1 - March 2: Spring Sports Tryouts
• March 18: Track Meet #1
• March 6: Team Registration Deadline
• March 6: Spring Coach Meeting
• March 16: Spring Game Schedule Released
• March 20: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline
• March 23: Week 1 of Spring Sports Games
• March 30: YES, we will have games this weekend (Easter Weekend)
• April/May TBD: Cheerleading Competition #3/Championships
• May 7 - 18: Soccer & Boy's Volleyball Playoffs
• May 13: Track Meet #10/Championships
• May 18: Soccer & Boy's Volleyball Championships

PRICING
$825/Team for Flag Football, Baseball, Volleyball

$10.50/Athlete per race for Cross Country

FEES
In order to allow each school to have time to collect fees from families we will not charge schools for sports until the end of each season.  This means you won't receive a bill from NCSAA until late October/early November for the Fall Season.  This gives you time to work with those families that may need to setup a payment plan or fundraise.  All sports will be put on 1 invoice per school.  You will have 30 days to pay the invoice once it's sent out.
PHYSICALS
Physicals are required for all student-athletes within 12 months of the start of the sport.  These are not collected by NCSAA or National Sports ID. They are collected by the school’s Athletic Director and to be keep on file.  By allowing a student-athlete to play the school is acknowledging the student-athlete has passed a physical.  
NATIONAL SPORTS ID
National Sports ID Requirements to be completed and approved by roster deadline each season. Anyone without a fully verified National Sports ID will not be permitted to play.  Returning players with a National Sports ID account will just need to update their information in the system and pay the annual fee.  New players will need to do the entire process. A player that is verified but NOT on the roster is considered ineligible to play. They must be fully verified AND on the roster.

1. Headshot Photo – Similar to a Driver’s License or Student ID Photo. This should be a close-up, clearly lit photo that shows the student-athlete’s entire face and hair looking directly at the camera.  No hats. No sunglasses. This can be a recent school photo or one simply taken from your cell phone.  
2. Scan of Birth Certificate, State ID, or Passport
3. Proof of Grade – This can be your most recent report card, most recent School ID, school schedule showing your child’s grade, screenshot of Online Account (i.e. Infinite Campus) proving grade level, etc.
4. Pay $12 National Sports ID annual fee per student-athlete – this is a one time fee per school year 

Here is a helpful 8 minute video for Coaches & Athletic Directors on how National Sports ID: https://youtu.be/GySFou4Tots

Here is a helpful 6 minute video for you to share with Parents on how to signup their child for National Sports ID: https://youtu.be/J4joMzb6BxI
 
GAMEDAY CHECK-IN’s & NATIONAL SPORTS ID ROSTERS

1. League officials will check every team’s National Sports ID prior to each game.  
2. Players who arrive after check-ins have occurred but are on the official National Sports ID roster must check-in with the NCSAA Site Director prior to entering the game.  
3. Any player not on the official National Sports ID roster will be ineligible to play for that day.  
4. If a player is “verified” (green) in NSID but NOT on the official team roster, they are INELIGIBLE to play.
5. Site Directors will work from the official roster only and not look at parents or coaches phones/electronic devices to dispute whether a student-athlete should be on the roster.
6. Teams who play ineligible players will forfeit their game.
7. Players may play up an age group, but may never play down
8. Student-Athletes may only play on 1 roster in that sport for the entire season. (For instance, you can't start on a JV Roster and move up to Varsity.  That is not allowed – even if your roster is short-handed that week due to players out of town.)  However, a student-athlete may play multiple sports in the Same Season (for instance a student-athlete is permitted to play Flag Football & Cross Country or Volleyball at the same time).
9. No 8th Graders may play in JV
10. There are no roster size limits  
11. Roster’s are locked every Wednesday at 6pm for that week’s games.  No roster additions may be made Thursday-Saturday
12. No players will be added to the rosters after the Wednesday prior to Week (4) of the season.

OFFICIALS
There is a nationwide shortage of officials that’s heavily impacting Nevada.  This is impacting high school and youth sports across the valley.  There may be times when NCSAA will make alterations to the number of officials on the field for games based on availability.  This is not a cost-cutting measure or a miscommunication from the league.  These games will count and not be postponed or replayed should there only be 1 official available. This is not simply a “just go train some more officials” situation.  Our officials association does an amazing job of posting ads and providing training.  There are just not enough officials at times.  We will work together to get through it as a sports community.  

RECREATIONAL DIVISIONS
Our Recreational Division will not keep an official score or have standings or playoffs.  These games will be designed to introduce the student-athletes to the sport of flag football without the pressures of winning or losing. 

PLAYOFFS
Playoffs are for our competitive divisions only. The Regular Season will consist of an 8 game Season.  For divisions of 31 or less teams, the top 8 teams will make the playoffs.  For divisions of 32-41 teams the top 12 teams will make the playoffs.  For divisions of 42-48 teams the top 16 teams will make the playoffs.  There may be doubleheaders in the playoffs.    

TIE-BREAKERS
2 Teams Tied    
1. Standings  
2. Head to head
3. Least amount of points allowed
4. Coin Flip

3 or More Team Tied  
1. Standings    
2. Least amount of points allowed  
3. Coin Flip  

CASTS
For the safety of our participants, no student-athlete is allowed to play with a cast on (soft or hard) – even with a doctor’s note.  We will NOT allow any padding to be put over it. There will be no exceptions to this rule.  

FLAG FOOTBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Athletic Directors can register their school for Flag Football at https://www.ncsaasports.com/registerforflag.html

FLAG FOOTBALL IMPORTANT DATES

• August 1 - August 23: Fall Sports Tryouts 
• August 23: Team Registration Deadline
• August 23: Fall Coaches Meeting (All Sports)
• September 2: Fall Game Schedule Released
• September 6: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline
• September 9: Week 1 of Games 
• October 27 - October 31: No Games (Nevada Day/Halloween)
• November 4-18: Flag Playoffs
• November 13-18: Flag Football Championships

FLAG FOOTBALL DIVISIONS (New MS Girl's Division!)

• Elementary Coed Recreational (Grades 1-3)
• Elementary Coed Competitive (Grades 3-5)
• Middle School Coed Junior Varsity (Grades 6-7)
• Middle School Boy's Varsity (Grades 6-8) 
• Middle School Girl's Varsity (Grades 6-8) NEW!

FLAG FOOTBALL RULES
Complete Flag Football Rules can be found at https://www.ncsaasports.com/flag.html

A brief overview (we can discuss rules more in-depth at our Coach Rules Meeting):

• 7v7 Flag Football
• Coed in all divisions except MS Girl's Division
• Gamebreaker Helmets not required
• Triple Threat Flags provided by NCSAA​
• Recreational Division: 8 Games (No Playoffs)
• Competitive Divisions: 8 Regular Season Games + Playoffs
• Players may play up an age group, but may never play down
• Student-Athletes may only play on 1 roster in that sport for the entire season. (For instance, you can't start on a JV Roster and move up to Varsity.  That is not allowed.)  However, a student-athlete may play multiple sports in the Same Season
• No 8th Graders may play on JV
• The offensive team takes possession of the ball at the 40-yard line with their choice of hash and has three (3) plays to gain a first down.  First downs will be achieved when the offensive team crosses the 25-yard line and again at the 10-yard line.  From there, the offensive team has three (3) down to score a touchdown.  If the offensive team fails to score, the ball changes possession and the new offensive team starts its drive from the 40-yard line. If the offensive team fails to achieve a first down, possession of the ball changes and the other team starts its drive from the 40-yard line.
• Games will consist of two (2) 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime period. Each team will receive one (1) 30-second timeouts per half.  The timeouts do not carry over. 
• The game clock will be a running clock (stopping only for timeouts and injuries); except in the final 2-minutes of each half, where regulation timing will be used. 
• Touchdown: 6 points
• PAT (Point After Touchdown):
  • 1 point: From the 5-yard line and is a Pass-Only play i. In recreational divisions only – they may run or pass from the 5-yard line.
  • 2 points: From the 10-yard line and can be either a Run or Pass play.
• There can be only one (1) offensive coach allowed on the field at any time.  NO defensive coaches are allowed on the field at any time. 
• The quarterback cannot directly run with the ball.  The QB is defined as the offensive player who received the snap from the center. Only direct handoffs behind the line of scrimmage are permitted.  Handoffs may be in front, behind, or to the side of the offensive player, but must be behind the line of scrimmage.  The offense may use multiple handoffs. Reverses are legal.  However, once the ball is handed off they may not pass it. Only the QB may pass the ball.
  • The “Center Sneak” play is not allowed.  The quarterback is not allowed to handoff to the center of the first handoff of the play.
  • The offensive team may run the ball on any down (unless they begin inside the 10-yard line).
  • Absolutely NO laterals of any kind are allowed. 
• All passes must be from behind the line of scrimmage, thrown forward and received beyond the line of scrimmage.  All passes that do not cross the line of scrimmage, whether received or not, are illegal forward passes. Shovel passes are allowed but must be received beyond the line of scrimmage.
• The quarterback has a four-second “pass clock”.  If a pass is not thrown within the four (4) seconds, the play is dead, the down is consumed, and the ball is returned to the previous line of scrimmage.  Once a ball is handed off, the 4-second pass clock is no longer in effect. 
• All players are eligible to receive passes except the quarterback.
• NO BLITZING ALLOWED in the ENTIRE game (INCLUDING overtime). If a team blitz’s, they will be penalized 15 yards, unsportsmanlike conduct.  
• NO blocking. 
• Site Directors have the authority without prior warning to dictate where fans may sit during the games.  This is done for the safety of the teams, student-athletes, coaches, officials, and staff.  This may include limiting seating to one side of the field, no sitting in endzones, etc.  We ask that all chairs be placed on blacktop/concrete only and not on the turf for any reason.  This may change from week to week at NCSAA, the school, and Site Director’s discretion.  

GIRL'S VOLLEYBALL

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION
Athletic Directors can register their school for Volleyball https://www.ncsaasports.com/registerforvolleyball.html

VOLLEYBALL IMPORTANT DATES

• August 1 - August 23: Fall Sports Tryouts 
• August 23: Team Registration Deadline
• August 23: Fall Coaches Meeting (All Sports)
• September 2: Fall Game Schedule Released
• September 6: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline
• September 9: Week 1 of Games 
• October 27 - October 31: No Games (Nevada Day/Halloween)
• November 4-18: Volleyball Playoffs
• November 13-15 - Girl's Volleyball Championships

VOLLEYBALL DIVISIONS (Same as last year)

• Elementary Coed Recreational (Grades 3-5)
• Elementary Coed Competitive (Grades 3-5)
• Middle School Girl's Junior Varsity (Grades 6-7)
• Middle School Girl's Varsity (Grades 6-8) 

VOLLEYBALL RULES
Complete Volleyball Rules can be found at https://www.ncsaasports.com/volleyball.html

A brief overview (we can discuss rules more in-depth at our Coach Rules Meeting):

• 3rd-5th Grade:  Volleyball lite (official size but less weight)
• 6th-8th Grade:  Regulation size and weight volleyball 
• Net Height (All Divisions): Approximately 7 feet. Net height may vary slightly at different game sites. NCSAA officials will make every effort possible to adjust net height to approximately 7 feet, however due to the nature of our game sites we will play with the closest height to 7 feet as possible.
• Teams will play best 2 out of 3 sets. Each set consists of 25 points (a team needs to win by two points if the game is tied at 24. No point max).  If a third game is played for 3rd-8th, it will consist of 15 points (must win by 2).  Whoever wins best two out of three sets is the winner of the match. Each team is allowed two 30 second time-outs per set. If a team wins the first 2 sets, the game is over.  We will NOT play a 3rd set as a scrimmage.
• Knee pads are required to play. 
• Each team must supply a volunteer line judge and scorekeeper at every game (over the age of 18).  The game will not start until we have these volunteers.  Site Directors are not allowed to serve in these roles. If you don't have volunteers the game will be ruled a forfeit.  Teams should come with a pre-designated person ready to go.
• Multiple roster teams in one division must have 2 distinct rosters for their teams and may not share players. No sharing of players between teams for any reason – even if one roster is short on players that week. Players can only play on one team. 
• Rotation of players: Coaches have the option to rotate players into center back position or request for substitutions.  
• Coaches must inform the official at the start of the match if they are going to utilize substitutions and must use substitution through the entire set.  
  • Coaches may change substitution lineup each set.
  • Subs may be made at any time prior to the Official beckoning the serve.  
  • When subbing, player must enter the substitution area and wait for official to complete substitution. If there is more than one substitution, next sub shall wait behind the 10-foot line. Once 1st substitution has been completed, the next sub should step into the substitution area to complete substitution. Coaches must also signal official of substitution. Coaches must make substitutions quickly to avoid game delays. The coach must be out of or behind the 10' line - even when assisting players.
  • When subbing, each player may only sub for one specific player. For example, player A may only sub for player B and vice versa. You are also allowed to have multi players sub for one position. Meaning they are not allowed to play any other position until the next set. Rotations middle back do not need to wait for the ref, but just switch in quickly as to not delay the game
  • JV and Varsity teams are allowed to play with a Libero. A Libero is a back-row specialist. The Libero may serve for a player during the set. The player that the Libero serve for cannot serve once the Libero has served for that person until the next set. If libero serves, they can ONLY serve for that one person and they must serve for the remainder of that set.  They may NOT switch back and forth. 
• Serving Play/rally begins with a serve by the serving team. Players may serve underhand or overhand at all levels.  
  • 3rd to 5th Grade- Players may serve up to five feet in front of the end line.
  • 6th to 8th Grade - Players must serve from behind the end line.  
    • There will be an 8 second max time limit to serve. Players must serve the ball within 8 seconds to keep the pace of play. The server is allowed one drop ball per serve per rotation. The server may not step on or over the court line.  That is considered a foot fault. 
• Automatic Side Outs & Serving Limits
  • 3rd to 5th Grade: An automatic side-out occurs after a team has scored 5 straight points while serving.  
  • 6th to 8th Grade: The server will continue to serve until their serve is broken. 
• Transgender Student-Athletes shall be allowed to participate in a NCSAA sanctioned sports in accordance with their gender identity irrespective of the gender listed on the student’s birth certificate and regardless of whether the student has undergone any medical treatment.

CROSS COUNTRY

2023 PROJECTED CROSS COUNTRY MEET SCHEDULE

Meet #1  Monday, Sept. 11th @ TBD
Meet #2  Monday, Sept. 18th @ TBD
Meet #3  Monday, Sept. 25th @ James Regional Park
Meet #4  Monday, October 2nd @ Mountain's Edge Regional Park
Meet #5  Monday, October 16th @ Silver Bowl Park
Meet #6 CHAMPIONSHIPS  Monday, Oct 23rd @ Desert Breeze Park*

*Everyone qualifies for the Championship Meet.  Parks are subject to change based on permits. 

CROSS COUNTRY START TIMES & DISTANCES
Grades 7-8: 4:30PM  1.5 Miles
Grades 5-6: 5:00PM   1.5 Miles     
Grades 3-4: 5:30PM   1 Mile

REGISTER FOR MEETS

• We will only charge your school for those student-athletes who actually attend and post a time.  Therefore, you should register ALL of your student-athletes for ALL of the meets.  
• Registration deadline is always the Saturday Night by 6PM prior to the meet.  
• Register at Athletic.net  
• Add all NCSAA Meets to your Athletic.net Calendar (2023 Season Calendar-Add a Meet). Do not create a meet, just Add a Meet from the Nevada calendar. Upload your roster. Check your spelling and correct grade. (2022 Student-Athletes are still there with updated grades) Deactivate past student-athletes if they are no longer on your team.
• You must register your athletes for each meet before the deadline. 
• Athletic.net questions should be directed to Logan Taylor at logan@finishedresults.com  You can also use the Contact Host tab on the Athletic.net meet page.  Please don't email NCSAA with these questions.
• If you miss the registration deadline we will not extend it for you or make an exception.  Don't miss the deadline.

CROSS COUNTRY RULES

• Student-Athletes must run with their age group. We will not allow them to move up or down divisions based on ability. (i.e. “My student-athlete is really good and I want him to compete against older kids to get them ready for …” We will not allow this.)
• Student-Athletes may play multiple sports in the Same Season (for instance a student-athlete is permitted to play Volleyball/Flag Football & Cross Country at the same time).
• There are no roster size limits  
• Any player not on the official National Sports ID Roster will be ineligible for participate that day.  
• NCSAA will charge each school $10.50 per runner per meet. This will be on your end of season bill.  (For example: if a runner participates in all 6 meets the school will be charged $63 for that student-athlete for the season) 
• NCSAA will send maps of the course each week prior to the race.  These maps may change on race day due to a number of factors (bad terrain, trees, holes, obstructions, unexpected items in the pathway, etc). Please be flexible.  NCSAA reserves the right to alter the distance as necessary based on the course conditions.  There is no reason for a coach or parent to be out there with a measuring wheel causing an issue. This is an instructional league.

MEET DAY

• Coaches will receive a packet with a roster, shoe chips, and twist ties at the timing area. These will be located in a bin next to the Finished Results Truck by the finish line.  NCSAA representatives will be actively setting up the course up until race time so they may not be available to answer questions for you at this time.  
• Chip number MUST match roster Bib number.
• Chips must be securely attached to the top of the shoe laces using the twist ties.
• They should lay flat on top of the shoe.
• Please make sure runners are at the starting line 10 minutes early and ready to go.
• As soon as the race is completed NCSAA will begin handing out awards at a table near the finish line. Unfortunately, due to the timing of the races coaches may not always be able to be present since another race will be starting soon. 

RACES/TIMING/SCORING

• Athletes will run the prescribed course (without assistance from pacing athletes/coaches/parents).
• Athletes will finish across the timing mats and go through the coned chute.
• The front edge of the timing mat is the finish line.
• There will be a clock at the finish line as well as Live Results on Finished Results Live App.  Parents are welcome to follow along on their phones by downloading the app on their IOS device. Sorry Non-Apple Users.
• The LiveResults will show all finishers as they cross the line and continuous team scoring by gender.

POST MEET

• We will give out awards once the Top 8 Boys and Top 8 Girls have crossed the finish line. We will direct those Top 8 Performers to where we'll present awards. Parents of those student-athletes should head to the awards area.  Due to the timing, coaches are unlikely to be able to attend since we will be giving out awards before the race might completely finish and the next race will be setting up.
• All shoe chips are to be returned to the timer in numerical order on the long zip tie. 
• Don’t allow your athletes to go home without getting their chip.
• There is a $20.00 charge for each chip lost or not returned by the end of the meet. If the chip is returned before the start of the next meet, the charge is $5.00 per chip. 

BASEBALL

BASEBALL REGISTRATION
Athletic Directors can register their school for Baseball at https://www.ncsaasports.com/registerforbaseball.html

BASEBALL IMPORTANT DATES

• August 1 - August 23: Fall Sports Tryouts 
• August 23: Team Registration Deadline
• September 2: Fall Game Schedule Released
• September 6: National Sports ID Week 1 Roster Deadline (Yes, all ages of baseball is required to have an NSID)
• September 9: Week 1 of Games 
• October 27 - October 31: No Games (Nevada Day/Halloween)
• November 11 or 18: Final Week of Games

BASEBALL DIVISIONS (Same as last year)

• Elementary Coed Recreational T-Ball (Grades K-1)
• Elementary Coed Recreational Coach PItch Baseball (Grades 2-3)
• We will NOT be adding more divisions this season

BASEBALL RULES
Complete Baseball Rules can be found at: https://www.ncsaasports.com/baseball.html

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• T-Ball: Every Child gets to make contact and hit off the tee
• Coach Pitch Baseball: Coaches Pitch 3 Hittable Pitches. If they don't make contact, we strongly suggest that we bring out the tee in order to allow everyone to get lots of at-bats. 
• Everyone gets to hit and field!
• Recreational (no official score or playoffs)
• 8 Saturday games
• Coed
• Participants may play up an age group but never play down​
• All Baseball participants must have a National Sports ID to play.
• Parents are welcome to be in the field with their student-athlete.

​We wanted to give a quick update and then ask a favor.  

Unfortunately, we have no real news to pass along.  Much like most of the country, we're waiting to see what the next steps are?  We will be following a couple things closely:  

1. When & if schools return to session - can we play a shortened season in a compact amount of time?
2. If school returns is it responsible to play at all?  

We don't have those answers today.  We probably won't have those answers for a few more weeks.  We are not going to speculate during that time though.  We'll let things play out and then reassess at that time.  A few parents may be emailing you asking for updates -- just explain that we don't have any.  I would not refund any money at this time -- as there is still a small chance we return and play. 

NOW... for the favor...

Regardless of how the Spring Season unfolds we have to start planning for the 2020-2021 School Year.  In doing so we need to figure out what rules worked and what needs to be reworked.  This survey is a brief 4 question survey that should only take you a few minutes.  Every coach of any sport is welcome to submit answers.  The more feedback the better.  We will not take your answers personally or be offended by them.  We may, however, reach out at some point to ask for clarification or discuss.  We ask that you keep your answers to be about the written rules and not about the officials. We'd love a response by Tuesday, April 7th.  
 
https://www.ncsaasports.com/rulesurvey.html

We would like to reiterate everyday preventive actions that should be taken:

• Practice Social Distancing.  
• Assume you're infected already.  This is not a time to hangout with friends.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty.

​

• Spring Coaches Meeting 
  • Tuesday, February 18th at 6PM
  • Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
  • We will discuss Soccer, Boy's Volleyball, and Track Rules
• All Student-Athletes will need a National Sports ID. Anyone who played in Fall or Winter should be good to go.
• Please email us sports@ncsaasports.com so we know what sports you're considering so he can setup your team for you in National Sports ID.
• Final Deadline to Add or Drop Teams is Friday, February 21st at 6PM.  After this date, your team will appear on the game schedule and your school will be charged -- even if you drop your team.
• Game Schedules will be released on Saturday, February 29th at 6PM.
• Roster Deadline on NSID is March 4.

SOCCER

• Regular Season Games: March 7 - May 2 (mostly Saturday's)
• Playoffs: May 6 - 16 (mostly evenings)
• Championships: Saturday, May 16
• Soccer Rules
• Register your school for Spring Soccer Here  (AD's Only)

BOY'S VOLLEYBALL

• Regular Season Games: March 7 - May 2 (mostly Saturday's)
• Playoffs: May 6 - 16 (mostly evenings)
• Championships: Saturday, May 16
• Girl's are welcome to play
• No restrictions on minimum/maximum number of boys/girls on court
• Boy's Volleyball Rules
• Register your school for Spring Boy's Volleyball (AD's Only)

TRACK & FIELD

• All Track & Field Meets will take place on Monday Evening's starting at 5PM
• John Dixon from NTS Timing will doing the timing (Same person at Cross Country)
• All Track Athletes will need a National Sports ID.  If they've participated in any other NCSAA Sport in the 2019-2020 School Year, it will carry over.
• Deadlines to be registered on Athletic.net will be the Saturday Night before each meet by 6pm. (same as Cross Country)
• Event #1 - Monday, March 16 (Deadline March 14 at 6PM)
• Event #2 - Monday, March 30 (Deadline March 28 at 6PM)
• Event #3 - Monday, April 20 (Deadline April 18 at 6PM)
• Event #4 - Monday, April 27 (Deadline April 25 at 6PM)
• Event #5/Track & Field Championships - Monday, May 4 (Deadline May 2 at 6PM0
• We will run the same exact events each week.  Due to the large number of participants we can't do some of the relays, etc we've done in the past.  We just have too many student-athletes and not enough time.
  • 100 M
  • 200 M
  • 400 M
  • 800 M
  • 1600 M
  • Shot Put
  • Long Jump
• Divisions (Boys & Girls Separate):
  • Grades: 3-4 (Boys, Girls)
  • Grades: 5-6 (Boys, Girls)
  • Grades: 6-8 (Boys, Girls)
  • We will not be doing a high school division
• No Starting Blocks will be allowed to be used.  While some teams may desire to use them, we need to speed the races up a great deal and we will not allow anyone to use them.  If we aren't going to let everyone use them then we can't make exceptions to the few that want them.
• Spikes are allowed but max length is 3/16"  We will have a Clerk inspecting these at each meet and will disqualify runners for spikes
• All Student-Athletes must have a National Sports ID to participate
• There can be a max of 4 coaches that can be on the infield.  No parents will be allowed to be on the field for any reason.  These coaches must be listed on the National Sports ID roster and will need to have a wristband on at all times.
• We will give out awards for the top 5 places.  These will not be given out at the meet but delivered to the schools or given to the coaches at the next meet.
• We will use 2 sizes of shot put: 6 lbs & 4K
• We will use an English Tape Measure to measure distance
• We will send out several more updates after the new year -- and as we finalize locations

CHEERLEADING & DANCE
COACHES MEETING TO DISCUSS THE REST OF THE CHEER SEASON
Wednesday, January 29th at 6PM at Somerset Lone Mountain

BATTLE OF THE HEARTS CHEERLEADING COMPETITION
DATE: February 8, 2020
LOCATION: Desert Oasis High School
TIME: 

• 12:45PM Coaches Meeting
• 1PM Doors open 
• 1:30PM Event starts
• $5 Admission at the Door (Cash Only, Kids Under 3 Free)

Attached is your BUIILDING scoresheet for our upcoming event Battle of the Hearts.  This scoresheet has not changed since our final event last season and our first event of this new season.  This will also be the same scoresheet you will see at our final event in March.

  Here is all the information you need to know:

• When you register your team please provide the following information;
  • Name of the school
  • First and last name of coaches
    • Be prepared to show ID at event
    • Anyone who is not listed will need to enter as a spectator
    • Team parents/helpers are not able to register as coaches
    • Starting this event only coaches will be allowed at warm-ups
  • Cell phone and email of the coach responsible for scoresheets
  • Division you are competing in
  • Name of athletes
• You will perform your entire 2:30 routine but only be scored in Stunts/Pyramid
• All music must be sent and verified prior to the event
  • No YouTube links will be allowed
  • All music must be in format that can be emailed as an attachment to ensure delivery security to event coordinator and DJ
• Coaches will not be permitted to discuss scoresheets and results with event coordinator during or at the end of the event.  NCSAA would like to maintain a level of professionalism before, during and after the event and any concerns regarding the event and/or scoring should be addressed via email to further discuss setting up a conference call or meeting. 
• Stunt group divisions and Individual routines are still highly encouraged for this event and our event in March.  Scoresheets are available to familiarize yourself with what all to include in your routines.  Contact Event coordinator MO if interested.
• Please tell your parents to come out in as much RED as possible to support our theme!
• Please take time to review our rules/guidelines
• For any additional information please contact event coordinator at mo_vasquez@hotmail.com

For our future events NCSAA will be following most AACCA rules and will be splitting up teams in the following divisions:

• Novice Middle School
• Intermediate Middle School
• Novice Elementary
• Intermediate Elementary
  • NCSAA is an Independent Event Producer and is not required to follow any rules/guidelines specifically. Certain rules have been modified for the better interest of our charter school cheerleading programs.  Any scoring challenges will be finalized at the event coordinators discretion. 

*IN ORDER TO SCORE IN THE HIGH RANGE SKILLS MUST BE PERFORMED BY MOST ATHLETES.  EXAMPLE: TEAM 1 HAS MOST BACKWALKOVERS BUT TEAM 2 PERFORM BACKHANDSPRINGS NOT BY MOST, TEAM 1 WILL SCORE IN THE HIGH RANGE BECAUSE MOST ATHLETES PERFORMED THE “DIFFICULT” SKILL.  SEE ATTACHED QUANTITY CHARTS.
 
NOVICE Division:
TUMBLING
 • Standing tumbling: limited in difficulty to a single standing back handspring.  Jump/handspring combinations and series handsprings are not allowed.  For example, standing tucks and/or aerials are not allowed.
• Standing tumbling is defined as any tumbling skill not originating from a cartwheel or round-off.
• Running tumbling: limited in difficulty to front and/or back handspring series. Skills including, but not limited to, the following are not permitted: flips (tucks), aerials, punch fronts, etc.
• Running tumbling is defined as tumbling that involves a forward step or a hurdle used to gain momentum as an entry to a tumbling skill.
STUNTS
1. Extended stunts are limited to both feet in the base(s) hands at all times. Both of the top person’s feet must be held throughout the entire transition to/from the extended position. Exception: Straight bump-down dismounts are allowed as part of a pyramid dismount.
2. Single leg stunts may not be held or pass through an extended position.
3. Twisting stunt transitions are limited to a ½ twist. Exception: A single full twisting log/barrel roll is allowed as long as it starts and ends in a cradle position, does not involve any skill other than the twist, and is not assisted by and/or connected to another top person.
4. All release moves must land in a cradle.
5. The only stunt inversions allowed are:
a. Transitions from ground level inversions up to non-inverted positions. Example: Going from a handstand on the ground to a non-inverted stunt such as a shoulder sit is allowed.
b. Suspended forward rolls where two people on the performing surface control the top person in a suspended forward roll with continuous hand-to-hand contact to a stunt, two person cradle, loading position, or the performing surface. If caught in a cradle, load, or stunt, the new catchers must be in place and may not be involved in any other skill when the suspended forward roll is initiated. During the roll, the feet of the top person must be released.
c. Dismounts to the performing surface from waist level stunts. Example: Waist level prone to forward roll dismount or cradle position to back walkover dismount.
 PYRAMIDS
1. All single leg extended stunts must be braced by two top persons at prep level or lower. The braced connection must be established at prep level or lower before the stunt passes into the extended level, and constant contact between the top person and the bracers must be maintained while the top person is on one leg above prep level. 2. Any time a top person is released by bases during a pyramid transition, the top person must be braced by two top persons at prep level or below with hand-arm connection only and constant contact between the top person and the bracers must be maintained throughout the transition.
3. Twisting pyramid transitions are limited to a ½ twist.
4. Pyramid inversions are not allowed. DISMOUNTS “Dismount” is defined as the movement of a top person from a stunt and/or pyramid to a cradle position or to the performing surface. • Only straight pop downs/bump downs, basic straight cradles, ¼ turn dismounts, and dismounts from waist level inversions are allowed. All other dismounts are prohibited.
 
INTERMEDIATE Division
TUMBLING
• Standing Tumbling: limited in difficulty to a standing back handspring series and/or jump/handspring(s) combination. Tucks and/or aerials are not allowed.  For example, a standing back tuck or standing back handspring back tuck is not allowed.
• Standing tumbling is defined as any tumbling skill not originating from a cartwheel or roundoff. 
• Running Tumbling: limited in difficulty to tucks. Round off back tucks and round off back handspring back tucks are examples of skills that are allowed.  Aerial cartwheels are also allowed.  Punch fronts are not allowed.  Cartwheel tucks, cartwheel tucked flips and/or cartwheel back handspring(s) tucks are not allowed.  The following types of advanced running tumbling skills are prohibited:  X-outs, layouts, full twists, etc. No tumbling is allowed after a tuck (flip) or aerial skill.
• Running tumbling is defined as tumbling that involves a forward step or a hurdle used to gain momentum as an entry to a tumbling skill.
STUNTS
1. Extended single leg stunts are allowed.
2. Only a ½ twist is allowed to any extended single leg stunt.
3. All other twisting transitions may not exceed 1 twisting transition.
4. Stunt release moves must start at or below prep level and must be caught at prep level or below. Release moves may not pass above the base’s/bases’ extended arm level.
PYRAMIDS
1. All pyramid twisting transitions must follow all dismount and stunt twisting transition rules.
2. Pyramid inversions: A braced forward or backward flip is allowed while adhering to the “USA Cheer/AACCA School Cheer Safety Rules” rules on braced flips; however, two bracers are required, no twisting is allowed, and the flip must end in a cradle dismount or cradle transition position.
3. Extended single leg stunts may not be braced by other extended single leg stunts.
DISMOUNTS
“Dismount” is defined as the movement of a top person from a stunt and/or pyramid to a cradle position or to the performing surface.
1. Single leg extended stunts (liberty, heelstretch, arabesque, scorpion, etc.) are only allowed up to ¼ twist. 
2. Up to 1 twist is allowed from a platform position.
3. Up to 1¼ twists are allowed from any two leg stunts.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• All routines have a maximum time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds
  • We highly suggest following most varsity-non varsity events and their routine format of 1-minute long cheer/chant section and 1 minute and 30 seconds of routine to music.  If you only plan on attending NCSAA events you may use your 2 minute and 30 seconds as you wish; NO CHEER SECTION REQUIRED.
  • NCSAA will not be responsible for checking music licensing.  If you use your music at a different event and have issues with music legalities it is no reflection of our events.  For more information on music licensing and rules visit the varsity website or USASF.
  • In regards to scoring:  Please note we will always try to do what is best for our charter schools which may result in changes throughout the season.  Consistency is important however accommodating to our charter schools is top priority; please be patient with us and give us the opportunity to grow with your programs. 
  • Elementary schools will only go against elementary schools, JR/Middle with only JR/Middle. 
• Individual Routines:
  • 1 minute and 30 second maximum
  • Required Sections (In no particular order)
    • Motion Section
    • Dance Section
    • Tumbling Section (Standing and Running)
    • Jump Section
  • No cheer/chant required
  • Signs, pom-poms and megaphones are the only props allowed on the performance surface.
  • Any other props must be sent to via email and approved by event coordinator at least 7 days prior to event. 

 
QUANTITY CHART
TUMBLING/JUMP QUANTITY CHART:
5-7 ATHLETES (MOST 3 ATHLETES)
8-9 ATHLETES (MOST 5 ATHLETES)
10-11 ATHLETES (MOST 6 ATHLETES)
12-14 ATHLETES (MOST 7 ATHLETES)
15-16 ATHLETES (MOST 9 ATHLETES)
17-19 ATHLETES (MOST 10 ATHLETES)
20-22 ATHLETES (MOST 12 ATHLETES)
23-25 ATHLETES (MOST 14 ATHLETES)
26-27 ATHLETES (MOST 15 ATHLETES)
28-30 ATHLETES (MOST 16 ATHLETES)
31-38 ATHLETES (MOST 18 ATHLETES)
 
BUILDING QUANTITY CHART
5-11 ATHLETES (MOST 1 GROUP)
12-15 ATHLETES (MOST 2 GROUPS)
16-19 ATHLETES (MOST 3 GROUPS)
20-23 ATHLETES (MOST 4 GROUPS)
24-27 ATHLETES (MOST 5 GROUPS)
28-30 ATHLETES (MOST 6 GROUPS)
31-38 ATHLETES (MOST 7 GROUPS)

​

• NCSAA will be back to normal business hours starting this Tuesday, January 7 at 10AM
• Any Basketball player who is still missing items or you need to add new players have until THIS Wednesday, January 8th at 6PM to get their stuff in to be eligible for the remainder of the season. This is the FINAL deadline for Winter Basketball.
• We resume basketball games THIS Tuesday Night, January 7th.  Make sure you check the schedule to see if your team has games this week https://www.ncsaasports.com/basketball.html
• Post-Season Basketball Brackets have been posted online at https://www.ncsaasports.com/basketball.html
• Bowling starts in 11 days (January 13)!!  This is a brand new sport for NCSAA.  We're proud to announce our 7 Inaugural participating teams:
  1. Somerset Skye Canyon Red
  2. Somerset Skye Canyon Blue
  3. Quest Academy Gray
  4. Quest Academy Navy
  5. Signature Prep Academy
  6. Silver Sands Montessori
  7. Coral Academy Eastgame
• Winter Bowling Meets:
  • Event #1: Monday, January 13 5:30PM - 7:30PM at Red Rock Lanes
  • Event #2: Saturday, January 25 10AM – 12:30PM at Wildfire Lanes
  • Event #3: Monday, January 27 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Sam’s Town Bowling Center
  • Event #4: Monday, February 3 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Orleans Bowling Center
  • Event #5: Monday, February 10 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Red Rock Lanes
  • Championships: Monday, February 24th 5:30PM – 8:00PM at Santa Fe Bowling Center
• Bowling Awards
  • At the conclusion of each meet we will award:
    • 1st & 2nd Place Team Trophies
    • Top 3 Male Score Ribbons
    • Top 3 Female Score Ribbons
• Bowling will be 2 games.  Standard scoring.  No bumpers.
• 
  Battle of the New Year Cheerleading Competition
  Location: Las Vegas High School (6500 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89142)
• Entrance Fee for Spectators: $5 (cash only please)
• Register at https://www.ncsaasports.com/cheer-competition.html
• Date: January 18, 2020
• Time: 4pm Doors Open, 4:30pm Event Start Time
• When you run out to performance floor, set up your JUMP formation and either perform it to counts or music.  Once your JUMP section is finished you will then move to your dance section and perform it TO MUSIC.  You will let the DJ know at what time to start your music. 
• If you would like to run through your routine and MARK through everything but do JUMPS and DANCE full out that is fine too
• January Dance Scoresheet
  January Jump Sequence Scoresheet
   
  We highly encourage athletes to compete in our Individual Division!  Scoresheets are also attached- this will be fun and a great opportunity for athlete growth!  Registration is 15.00 per athlete in addition to their 15.00 team registration.  Individuals Scoresheet
  
  NCSAA will also be adding a STUNT GROUP division! Stunt groups can come up with their best stunt sequence or compete what they have in their routine as a chance to practice in front of a crowd! Registration is the same as team and individual, 15.00 per athlete. Stunt Group Scoresheet
  
  Example:
  Athlete registration = 15.00
  Athlete registration who also wants to compete in individual = 30.00
  Athlete registration who also wants to compete in stunt group= 30.00 (must have a minimum of 4 athletes and a maximum of 5 athletes)
  Athletes registration who is competing in both an induvial and stunt group = 45.00
  
  Here are the following STUNT GROUP LEVELS:
• Level 1: ¼ transitions, cradles only allowed from prep, dismount to prone allowed, single leg stunts only allowed below prep level
• Level 2: ½ transitions, single legs at prep level, ¼ turn cradle from extension (2 feet), barrel rolls, inversion to reload/prep/single leg/extension (2 feet)
• If you have a group wanting to compete in levels 3-5 please contact our event coordinator at mo_vasquez@hotmail.com

This battle concept allows NCSAA the opportunity to give other teams a chance to place!  Stay tuned for our event in February; BATTLE OF THE HEARTS February 8th!

Please contact our event coordinator MO Vasquez at mo_vasquez@hotmail.com and melanie@ncsaasports.com for any additional information, questions or concerns.  2020 is going to be HUGE for NCSAA Cheer!

• We are starting to get questions about our Spring Track & Field Season.
  • All Track & Field Meets will take place on Monday Evening's starting at 5PM
  • John Dixon from NTS Timing will doing the timing (Same person at Cross Country)
  • All Track Athletes will need a National Sports ID.  If they've participated in any other NCSAA Sport in the 2019-2020 School Year, it will carry over.
  • Deadlines to be registered on Athletic.net will be the Saturday Night before each meet by 6pm. (same as Cross Country)
  • Event #1 - Monday, March 16 (Deadline March 14 at 6PM)
  • Event #2 - Monday, March 30 (Deadline March 28 at 6PM)
  • Event #3 - Monday, April 20 (Deadline April 18 at 6PM)
  • Event #4 - Monday, April 27 (Deadline April 25 at 6PM)
  • Event #5/Track & Field Championships - Monday, May 4 (Deadline May 2 at 6PM0
  • We anticipate the first 2 Track Meets being at Liberty HS and Faith Lutheran HS (but still not confirmed)
  • We will run the same exact events each week.  Due to the large number of participants we can't do some of the relays, etc we've done in the past.  We just have too many student-athletes and not enough time.
    • 100 M
    • 200 M
    • 400 M
    • 800 M
    • 1600 M
    • Shot Put
    • Long Jump
  • Divisions (Boys & Girls Separate):
    • Grades: 3-4 (Boys, Girls)
    • Grades: 5-6 (Boys, Girls)
    • Grades: 6-8 (Boys, Girls)
    • We will not be doing a high school division
  • No Starting Blocks will be allowed to be used.  While some teams may desire to use them, we need to speed the races up a great deal and we will not allow anyone to use them.  If we aren't going to let everyone use them then we can't make exceptions to the few that want them.
  • Spikes are allowed but max length is 3/16"  We will have a Clerk inspecting these at each meet and will disqualify runners for spikes
  • All Student-Athletes must have a National Sports ID to participate
  • There can be a max of 4 coaches that can be on the infield.  No parents will be allowed to be on the field for any reason.  These coaches must be listed on the National Sports ID roster and will need to have a wristband on at all times.
  • We will give out awards for the top 5 places.  These will not be given out at the meet but delivered to the schools or given to the coaches at the next meet.
  • We will use 2 sizes of shot put: 6 lbs & 4K
  • We will use an English Tape Measure to measure distance
  • We will send out several more updates after the new year -- and as we finalize locations
    In Closing... let's look back on an amazing Fall Season

NCSAA BY THE NUMBERS
6,000+  NCSAA Student-Athletes
       42     School Participated in Fall Season
       11     Different Schools Won a Fall Championship
    412      Flag Football Games
    346      Volleyball Games
    135      Baseball Games
    780      Winter Basketball Games
    430      Student-Athletes at our 2019 Cross Country Championships
1,705      Entries in Cross Country for Fall 2018
2,241      Entries in Cross Country for Fall 2019
     75       Student-Athletes Participated in our Dance Clinic (Sept. 14)
   207       Student-Athletes Participated in our UNLV Cheerleading Clinic (Sept. 26)
     79       Girl’s/Coed Volleyball Teams in 2018
     92       Girl’s/Coed Volleyball Teams in 2019
     72       Flag Football Teams in 2018
     97       Flag Football Teams in 2019
     13       Baseball Teams in 2018
     32       Baseball Teams in 2019
   155       Basketball Teams in 2018
   170       Basketball Teams in 2019
        0      Age-related Complaints/Inquiries
        0      Rule Changes after games started
        0      Behavioral Suspensions in Fall Season
        2      NCSAA Staff Members
 
NCSAA FALL CHAMPIONS
HS Cross Country – American Preparatory Academy
MS Boy’s Cross Country – Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
MS Girl’s Cross Country – Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon
ES Boy’s Cross Country – Coral Academy Centennial Hills
ES Girl’s Cross Country - Somerset Academy Aliante
MS Cheerleading (Nov 9 Competition) – Somerset Academy Stephanie
ES Cheerleading (Nov 9 Competition) – Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts
MS Varsity Flag Football – Mater Academy Bonanza
MS JV Flag Football – Mater Academy Mountain Vista
ES Competitive Flag Football – Pinecrest Academy St. Rose
MS Varsity Girl’s Volleyball – Doral Academy Red Rock
MS JV Girl’s Volleyball – Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
ES Competitive Girl’s Volleyball – Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon

A couple things we wanted to pass along before school starts.

1.) We are making a small scheduling adjustment for all of our competitive divisions. We will now schedule 8 games for everyone. Those who make the playoffs will continue to play. Those who don’t make the playoffs will end their season after the 8th game. This will allow for teams to be able to plan better for their games.
2.) We have flags for you! Once you have officially registered at https://www.ncsaasports.com/register.htmlwe will bring you 14 brand new Triple Threat Flags to use for games and practices (per registered team).
3.) REMINDER: If your school has a balance, we will not allow your teams to play this Fall. We have a few schools that still need to pay their bill from last school year. We need to try to get those paid right away.
4.) We emailed all of our school a step-by-step guide to setting up your teams in National Sports ID. It also shows you how to directly invite parents to register directly for your team. If you still need this guide, it's available for download below or you can email us. We’d be happy to send to you. You should have all of your teams setup in our system by the end of this week.
a. Remember to use your school’s full name and division when setting up each team. Instead of making it “Wildcat Football” it should be something like “Somerset Lone Mountain Elem Comp Flag”
b. Don’t forget to add in your Assistant Coaches.
c. If you need help with the National Sports ID process at any point in the bottom left of the NSID page is a Live Chat feature. They are there to help you. You may also email then at admin@nationalsportsid.com
d. Remember the deadline to have all of your student-athletes approved in National Sports ID is Wednesday, September 11.

​Hi Everyone –

Out of respect for your Summer Break we’ve held off on sending updates.  Now, a lot of schools are starting to plan their Fall Season so we wanted to push out some updates. 

If you missed the May AD meeting here is a video recap of all that was discussed: https://youtu.be/Q3u2zTthD1U 

This email has a ton of important information that should be completely read through and not just scanned. 

As always if you have any questions please feel free to email sports@ncsaasports.com or text/call 702-600-4445. We will send out another update around August 1.
 
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

August 26 – 6pm Fall AD Meeting at Mater Bonanza

August 30 – 6pm NCSAA Final Day to Add/Drop Teams for Fall Season

September 7 – 6pm NCSAA Fall Game Schedules Released

September 11 – All Fall Participants must be fully approved by National Sports ID

September 14 – First Game of NCSAA Fall Season
 

NCSAA CALENDAR
Now it’s easier than ever to sync our NCSAA Calendar to your Google Calendar.  This includes all NCSAA deadlines for the entire 2019 – 2020 School Year that we handed out and discussed at the May AD Meeting:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=sports%40ncsaasports.com&ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles

You can also sync our calendar to your iCal:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/sports%40ncsaasports.com/public/basic.ics

Lastly, all of our deadlines and important dates are available in the Events Section of our @NCSAASports Facebook Page and our calendar is on our webpage located at: https://www.ncsaasports.com/ncsaacalendar.html
 

HOW TO SIGN YOUR TEAM UP FOR NCSAA’s FALL SEASON

1. Go to: https://www.ncsaasports.com/register.html
2. Completely fill out the online registration form by Friday, August 30th at 6PM.  NCSAA will not accept any late registrations after this deadline.
3. Any attempt to drop your team after the deadline will result in your school still being charged the full registration amount for the season and your team will remain on the game schedule (regardless of whether we have played any games yet).  NO EXCEPTIONS!!
4. This form is only to sign up for Fall T-Ball/Baseball, Flag Football, and/or Volleyball.  Cross Country, Cheerleading will have separate registration processes.

 
NATIONAL SPORTS ID
Say goodbye to bringing your team’s photo roster each week to NCSAA game sites!  We’ve heard your roster complaints and understand how frustrating the process was last season.  Now, every NCSAA student-athlete is required to certify on National Sports ID and complete all the steps before being eligible to play.  Once they have certified they’re clear for the next 365 days.

There is a link on our website or you can send them to: https://www.nationalsportsid.com/ncsaa-fall-sports-age-verification/

National Sports ID makes it easy for you to create a coach account, for parents or you to submit the documents and for NSID to view and verify them. Once approved players will receive a verified Sports ID stating their age and grade, which can be viewed on any device. 

Please take a few minutes and create a coach account, create your team and invite your players to get verified Sports ID’s. You can also view a sample verified team ID, a players verified sports ID or some frequently asked questions by clicking any of the buttons below.
National Sports ID Requirements to be completed and approved by September 11th at 6pm:

1. Headshot Photo – This is similar to a Driver’s License or Student ID Photo.  This should be a close-up, clearly lit photo that shows the student-athlete’s entire face and hair looking directly at the camera.  No hats. No sunglasses.  This can be a recent school photo or one simply taken from your cell phone.
2. Scan of Birth Certificate, State ID, or Passport
3. Proof of Grade – This can be your most recent report card, most recent School ID, school schedule showing your child’s grade, screen shot of Online Account (i.e. Infinite Campus) proving grade level, etc.
4. Proof of Physical – Physicals are mandatory this season. You may provide a Doctor’s Note or use the NCSAA Form available for download at https://www.ncsaasports.com/physicals.html Either is acceptable.
5. E-Sign NCSAA Participant Waivers
6. Pay $10 National Sports ID fee per student-athlete

 
FALL GAME RULES, RULE CHANGES, and POINTS OF EMPHASIS
All of our Fall Game Rules have been updated on our website at ncsaasports.com    Rules for Winter & Spring Sports are still under review and will be updated by August 1. NCSAA reviewed all of your suggestions emailed to us for our Fall Sports.  We are no longer taking suggestions for rule changes in the 2019-2020 School Year. There were no major changes made.  However, here are a few minor changes we’ve put into place:

ALL SPORTS

1. For ALL Competitive Sports
   • Divisions of 8 Teams or Less – everyone will make the playoffs
   • Divisions of 9 or more teams – 8 teams will make the playoffs.  All other teams will receive 1 consolation game against a like opponent that also didn’t make the playoffs (with a similar record) to end their season. 
   • There will not be a consolation playoff bracket (Silver & Bronze Bracket)
2. Student-athletes may only play on 1 team/division per sport.  However, a student-athlete can continue to take part in as many different sports/activities as they’d like.
3. All student-athletes are required to have a National Sports ID for ALL NCSAA sports/activities. The approval process includes having a sports physical submitted. (see NSID section)
4. This is not a change, but more of a point of emphasis: there is no such thing as playing a game “under protest” or having a game be “under review” over a call by a game official.  The Official’s decision is final on the field.  NCSAA will only review an official’s performance/behavior for future education or assignments of the official.  We will not reverse or overturn any calls.

FLAG FOOTBALL

1. Projected Flag Football Playoff Schedule (Subject to Change):
   • 1st Round Games: Saturday, November 9th
   • Semi-Final Games: November 12 – 14
   • Championship Games: Saturday, November 16
2. Overtime Rules Changed to be similar to last year’s playoff rules. Here are the OT procedure’s now (Section 6 (page 7 of rules)
   1. If the score is tied at the end of 40 minutes, an overtime period will be used to determine a winner. Overtime format is as follows:
      • A coin toss will determine the team that chooses to be on offense or defense first.
      • Each team will have one set of downs from the 10-yard line to attempt to score a touchdown.
      • The team with the most points after each team has had a possession will be declared the winner.
      • If a third overtime is needed, both teams will be required to attempt a 2-point PAT after a score.
      • These formats will be repeated until a clear winner is declared.
      • All regulation period rules and penalties are in effect.
      • There are no timeouts.

3. Mercy Rule increased to 35 points (from 28).
4. NCSAA will provide flags for each team. 
 

VOLLEYBALL

1. Projected Volleyball Playoff Schedule (subject to change)
   • 1st Round Games: Monday, November 4 & Tuesday, November 5
   • Semi-Final Games: Wednesday, November 6 & Thursday, November 7
   • Championship Games: Saturday, November 9
2. Rec. Coed Volleyball (Grades 3-5): Maximum number of boys allowed on the court increased to 3 (from 2).  However, a team is allowed to be made up of all girls.
3. No High School Girl’s Volleyball will be offered this Fall.
4. There will no longer be a game time limit for competitive divisions, however the serve time limit will be heavily enforced to keep the game moving.

T-BALL / COACH PITCH BASEBALL

1. Expanded our offerings to now include 2 separate divisions: T-Ball (Grades: K-1) and Coach Pitch Baseball (Grades: 2-3). 
2. A reminder: Student-Athletes are always welcome to play up in age divisions.
3. NCSAA will continue to add a new age group every Fall Season.

NCSAA OFFICE HOURS
NCSAA Staff are in the office Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 5PM and on location at game sites on Saturdays.  The office is closed Sundays & Mondays.  If you send an email or leave a message while the office is closed, we may not return that message until Tuesday morning. You may reach us at sports@ncsaasports.com or you may text/call 702-600-4445 during office hours.
 
WANT TO MEET WITH NCSAA STAFF?
NCSAA Staff is available to meet with you or your coaches prior to school starting to help answer any questions you may have.  We are almost fully booked once school begins.  Please set an appointment now by emailing sports@ncsaasports.com  We’re happy to come to your campus. 
 
NCSAA CROSS COUNTRY

• All Cross Country Meets will take place on Monday Evenings
• Individual participants must be registered via https://www.athletic.net/ by the Saturday Night before.  The events are now open for registration.
• Start Times & Distance:
  • 4:30PM - High School, 2 Miles
  • 5:00PM - Elementary School, 1 Mile
  • 5:30PM - Middle School/Junior High, 1.5 Miles
• All timing will be done by John Dixon (NTS-Timing)
• Fees: $10/per kid, per event
• Awards will be given out post-race

 
Cross Country Events
Event #1  - Monday, September 9
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, September 7 at 6PM
 
Event#2 – Monday, September 16
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, September 14 at 6PM
 
Event#3 – Monday, September 23
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, September 21 at 6PM
 
Event #4 – Monday, September 30
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, September 28 at 6PM
 
Event #5 – Monday, October 7
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, October 5 at 6PM
 
Event #6 – Monday, October 21 @ Desert Breeze Park
Athletic.net Registration Deadline – Saturday, October 19 at 6PM


CHEERLEADING & DANCE UPDATES
We will have 2 clinics to start our Fall Season, then an event with UNLV Football & Cheerleading before we get into our competitions.

Saturday, September 14 - Dance clinic with world-renowned All-Star Cheer & Hip Hop Choreographer Mo Vasquez (Times & Location TBD. More info to come on Aug. 1) $15 per participant. [limited spots, this will sellout]

Thursday Night, September 26 - Cheerleading clinic with the National Champion UNLV Cheerleading & Dance Team. The event will take place at UNLV's South MPE Building Parking is in front of building. They can access the building off of Harmon. https://www.unlv.edu/maps/campus/MPE

WHAT TO WEAR? Practice attire or uniforms

QUESTIONS? Email sports@ncsaasports.com

Cheer coaches are welcome to attend with the cheerleaders. Parents are asked to stay outside the room to allow plenty of room for the girls to practice. They can return at 7:30PM to see the performance. One wavier must be turned in per participant. 

Saturday, October 26 - UNLV Cheer & Dance Extravaganza
Cost: $35
Includes: 2 Hour Clinic with UNLV Cheerleading, Free T-Shirt, Tickets to the UNLV vs. San Diego State Football Game at 7:30PM.  All You Can Eat hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, and soda.  Take part in the on-field halftime performance at the game.
Register online at http://UNLVcheer.com
Questions? Email Savanna Sibley at savanna.sibley@unlv.edu

 
WINTER BOWLING
We have finalized details for our Winter Bowling Program.
 
Bowling Events
Event #1: Monday, January 13 5:30PM - 7:30PM @ Red Rock Lanes
Event #2: Saturday, January 25 10AM – 12:30PM @Wildfire Casino & Lanes
Event #3: Monday, January 27 5:30PM – 7:30PM @Sam’s Town
Event #4: Monday, February 3 5:30PM – 7:30PM @Orlean’s Bowling Center
Event #5: Monday, February 10 5:30PM – 7:30PM @Red Rock Lanes
Event #6/Winter Bowling Championship: Monday, February 24th 5:30PM – 8:00PM @ Santa Fe Bowling Center
 
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISIONS
ELEMENTARY COED COMPETITIVE BOWLING Grades 3-5*
*Younger Grades welcome to play
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DIVISIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL COED COMPETITIVE BOWLING Grades 6-8
**Players may ALWAYS play up a division, but can NEVER play down for any reason
 
FEES
$600/team
Includes: 1 Lane for 5 participants, Shoe Rentals, Bowling Ball, Score Sheets
Note: Teams are responsible for their own uniform(not required) & practices
 
FORMAT

• NCSAA will operate 6 Bowling Events. 
• All but 1 event will take place on Monday Evenings.
• Each event will have 2 games. 
• Standard 10 pin bowling rules apply. Bumpers will not be used.
• Teams of 5 coed players will compete.
• Teams may have as many players as they want, but the same 5 must bowl both games.
• Teams can change which 5 bowl each week.
• Each event will act as a stand-alone competition and scores will not carry over for the season.
• NCSAA will present awards at the end of each event for the following:
  1. Top 3 Elementary School Boys Individual Single Game Score
  2. Top 3 Elementary School Girls Individual Single Game Score
  3. Top 3 Middle School/Junior High Boys Individual Single Game Score
  4. Top 3 Middle School/Junior High Girls Individual Single Game Score
  5. Top 3 Elementary School Team Combined Scores
  6. Top 3 Middle School/Junior High Combined Scores