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2011 NFHS Rules Interpretations
Links to baseball and softball NFHS Interpretations are now available at wncoa.org/sports . These are good case play situations for review as part of pre-season preparation.Baseball - You make the call!
With
R2 on second, B5 successfully bunts in an attempt to move the runner
ahead. F1 fields the ball just in front of the mound and fires towards
1st base, where F4 is covering about 15 feet in front of the bag, B5
moves into fair territory in an attempt to distract F4 or alter the
play. F4 makes the catch in order to get the out and R2 reaches 3rd.
base just as F4 catches the throw.
A. B5 is guilty of interference
B. B5 is not guilty of interference
C. R2 must return to second base
D. R2 remains at third
E. Team B is issued a warning and the next offender is ejected.
What is your call?
Did You Know!
WNCOA football official Jamey Tricoli will be the working the NCAA FCS National Championship game Friday night in Frisco Texas! The game features Eastern Washington versus Delaware.
Congratulations Jamey! we are proud of you!
WNCOA Spring 2011 Registration
The registration process is at WNCOA 2011 spring sports.
There are also links at wncoa.org and wncso.com .
Please be patient as we learn this new system together; there may be some bugs that need to be worked out. Contact me with any observations and comments you have about the process.
Thank you for your patience as I worked toward getting this process available. Please get your registration completed as soon as possible; our association meeting is only a month away.
State Championships and All-Star Games
Ten officials were chosen to represent WNCOA in annual events this fall:
- Ken Ballard, Tom Batchelor, Chris Hess, Gary Lott, Terry Stamey and Bryan Yates worked the 2A football state championship game at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem. Tarboro beat Carver 21-13 to win their second consecutive state championship. PICTURES
- David Holt, Scott Smiles and Eric Usher worked the 2A soccer state championship game in Raleigh. Shelby beat East Duplin 3-2 after nine rounds of penalty kicks.
- Jamey Tricoli will be the back judge in this week's Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas football game in Spatanburg SC.
Did You Know!
I was wondering when this subject would come up!
The
vuvuzela is a legal noisemaker for outside sports. You have no rule or
directive to back up your attempt to ban them from games; at least for
now!
Severe Weather/Lightning Guidelines
All officials should review our severe weather policy:
Go to NFHS Guidelines on Lightning Disturbances
Go to NFHS Guidelines on Lightning Disturbances
Football Neighborhood Meetings
Following are the locations and start times of Monday's neighborhood meetings:
North: AB Tech Simpson Administration Building , 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville 28801
6:30 PM Leader: Larry Franklin
South: Fletcher Library , 120 Library Rd, Fletcher 28732 (behind Kate's Park)
6:30 PM Leader: Eddie Lance
West: Haywood EMC, 376 Grindstone Rd (off Jonathan Creek Road), Waynesville 28785
5:30 PM Leader: Larry Leatherwood
Plan to be involved in one of these meetings as specific rule interpretations are discussed (bring your books).
North: AB Tech Simpson Administration Building , 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville 28801
6:30 PM Leader: Larry Franklin
South: Fletcher Library , 120 Library Rd, Fletcher 28732 (behind Kate's Park)
6:30 PM Leader: Eddie Lance
West: Haywood EMC, 376 Grindstone Rd (off Jonathan Creek Road), Waynesville 28785
5:30 PM Leader: Larry Leatherwood
Plan to be involved in one of these meetings as specific rule interpretations are discussed (bring your books).
State Championships and All-Star Games
Five officials have been given the opportunity to represent WNCOA in annual events this spring and summer::
- Perry Brindley, Eddie Lance and Randy Young worked two games in the NCHSAA Softball State Championships. On Friday, June 4, the crew worked the 4A East Championship game won by Harnett Central, 5-1 over Fuquay-Varina. On Saturday, June 5, the crew worked an exciting elimination game won by Swain County, 3-2 over Midway.
- John Carr will be an Assistant Referee in the East-West All-Star women's soccer game in Greensboro on July 20.
- Charles Allison will be the linesman in the East-West All-Star football game in Greensboro on July 21.