Naper-Prairie Conference
NPC
Naperville School District 203
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Indian Prairie School District 204
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Philosophy of the Association
The Association is formed to promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual
growth and development of the middle level student. The Association recognizes that
broad-based student participation is essential to accomplish this growth and development.
Through an athletic program, the member schools agree to provide age appropriate
activities that foster:
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Positive self concept
Sportsmanship
School spirit
Good Citizenship and effort
Academic Achievement
Skill Development
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Basketball Participation Structure
A.
A and AA games will be scheduled.
B.
A maximum of 12 games will be played each year. If conference schools play twice in
one year, one contest will be home and one will be away. (amended 12/5/06)
C.
A minimum of twenty players will be carried at each grade level.
D.
Rosters will be developed for each game. Half of the players will be on the A roster and
half on the AA roster. The A and AA rosters will contain the names of an equal number
of students ranked according to their abilities. (MODIFICATION: In the event of short
term injury, ineligibility, or illness, an imbalance of rosters may occur up to a maximum
of two players.) Coaches may move a maximum of two students per game from A to AA,
or vice versa.
E.
The AA roster will contain the names of those students who are in the higher skilled half.
The A roster will contain the names of those students who are considered in the lower
half, skill wise.
F.
The three-point line will be used at both levels.
G.
During the first round contests of the season, AA teams will play the first game followed
by the A teams. During the second round contests of the season, A teams will play the
first game, followed by the AA teams.
H.
The starting time for all games is approximately 4:00 p.m.
I.
One start date to include try-outs and practices will be determined by the NPC. (amended
12/3/08)
J.
A maximum of five games/practices may be scheduled during a week.
K.
An end of the year conference tournament will be scheduled for A and AA teams at each
level. There will be two separate tournaments at each grade level. (Sites for the semi &
finals will be designated at the beginning of the season.)
1.
Seeding for Tournament: The season conference record will include 11 games of
the regular season. The first game is to be considered pre-season only. (amended
for new schedule 5/6/09.) For tiebreakers in seeding, compare the records of the
tied teams with the record of the highest seeded team and work their way down
from there. (added 5/3/12)
2.
Each coach will submit a good faith roster of players listed by ability level. The
level at which a player is rostered for the tournament will be determined by the
level at which the majority of the player’s regular season conference contests
were played. (added 5/1/08)
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Tournament rules will be reflective of the rules during the regular season play.
M.
The tournament will be a single elimination tournament with no third place games being
played.
N.
All players on the A & AA teams must play in a minimum of two quarters in each
regularly scheduled season game & tournament games.
O.
Overtime periods will be three minutes in length.
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Boys’ ball size – 7th grade and 8th grade, regulation size.
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Girls’ size basketballs will be used at both levels.
R.
In girls’ basketball, pressing will be allowed during the following times only: 7AA, 8A –
second half & overtime, 8AA – all game. In 7A girls’ basketball, pressing will be allowed
during the last two minutes of the fourth quarter and all of overtime. (revised 5/3/12)
S.
Violation of the above rule:
First offense – verbal warning
Second offense – technical foul (team)
Subsequent offense – technical foul (team)
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A ten-minute warm up time will be allowed before each game. Half time breaks will be
six minutes (unless mutually agreed upon by both coaches.)
U.
During tournament play, only participating athletes can sit on the bench. (approved
12/5/06)
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Volleyball Participation Structure
Definitions:
Contest: a combination of AA & A level matches played between two schools on one day at grade
level.
Match: one level of play in a contest/either AA or A
Game: Seventh grade – one 25 segment of a match using the rally scoring system.
Eighth grade – one 25 segment of a match using the rally scoring system.
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A maximum of twelve matches may be played, including conference games. (This was
amended 12/5/06)
A minimum of twenty players will be carried at each grade level. A coach may choose to
roster more than 20 players.
Players must participate in a minimum of one game per contest.
Rosters will be developed for each game. Half of the players will be on the A roster and
half on the AA roster. The A and AA rosters will contain the names of an equal number
of students ranked according to their abilities. (MODIFICATION: In the event of a short
term injury, ineligibility, or illness, an imbalance of rosters may occur up to a maximum
difference of two players.) Coaches may move a maximum of two students per game
from A to AA, or vice versa.
Each AA and A level match will be the best two out of three games.
During the first round contests of the season, AA teams will play the first game, followed
by the A teams. During the second round contests of the season, A teams will play the
first game, followed by the AA teams.
The rules of play governed by the IHSA will be followed in all conference contests, with
the exception of any rule specifically altered in these guidelines. (1) Net height shall be
seven feet. (2) If a ball hits the net during a serve and falls into the opponents’ court (let
ball) play continues. (3) Rally scoring format will be used for both 7th and 8th grade
games. (25 points, with a win by 2 points).
NPC will allow follow IHSA's "Libero" rule. The player must wear a penny to designate
a different color jersey. (approved 12/5/05) (amended 12/3/08)
A maximum of five games/practices may be scheduled during a week.
A single elimination tournament will be played at the end of the regular season.
1.
Separate AA and A tournaments will be played.
2.
Tournament rules will be reflective of the rules of the regular season.
3.
Each coach will submit a good faith roster of players listed by ability level. The
level at which a player is rostered for the tournament will be determined by the
level at which the majority of the player’s regular season conference contests
were played.
4.
Ribbons and medals for the tournament shall be as follows:
Medal and blue ribbon – first place
Red ribbon – second place
5.
Two referees will be hired for both the semifinal and final matches.
6.
Seeding for Tournament: The season conference record will include only the last
11 games of the regular season. The first game is to be considered pre-season
only. (amended 5/6/09) For tiebreakers in seeding, compare the record of the
tied teams with the record of the highest seeded team and work their way down
from there. (added 5/3/12)
Before each regular and tournament match, a pre-game meeting to clarify rules and ground
rules with the referee(s) is required. Pre-match warm up time should follow the following
format – 4-4-4-4 (amended 5/6/10) with three minutes between games. The first threeminute warm-up is for the first match only. During tournament matches, the team playing
the second match will be given a three minute warm up as well. (amended 12/5/07)
During tournament play, only participating athletes can sit on the bench. (approved
12/5/06)
During the preseason game only; all three games played regardless of the outcome of the
first two. (approved 12/3/08)
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Football Participation Structure
There will be three weight divisions: (Changed 12/1/98)
Lightweight - Under 102 pounds Middleweight - Under 124 pounds Heavyweight -124 pounds and above
Weigh in will occur prior to or on the first day of practice. Building principals or designees will certify in
writing weights to determine each player’s division. Weight rosters will be maintained by building
principal; include athlete's name and weight. (amended 12/5/06) It is assumed that the administrator or
athletic director will be present at the player weigh in. Player weigh in clothing should consist of a gym
shirt, gym shorts, and socks only.
Once a student is assigned to a weight class (team) at the start of the season, the athlete cannot
change weight class (team) during the season. (added 12/5/06)
A. The first day of practice for any team will be determined by the principals or their designees
on an annual basis after studying each district's school year calendar.
B. Delay the first game of the season by one week to allow for additional practice/conditioning
time and allow the scheduling of two games in one week to allow for scheduling 8 games total
(maximum).
C. Games will consist of:
(1) Ten-minute regulation quarters. The official on the field will maintain game clock.
(2) In the event of a tie at the end of regulation play, an overtime period(s) will be run to
break the tie. An overtime period will consist of each team having up to four offensive
plays from the opponents' 10-yard line to attempt to score. If a touchdown is scored, the
attempt for extra points will be made. The game cannot conclude until a winner is
determined.
D. In keeping with the association philosophy, all students interested in participating in the
football program will be encouraged to do so.
E. All uniformed players must play in a minimum of two quarters of the game, not including
special teams.
F. Awards
(1) Awards will be presented as per the Association Bylaws.
(2) Standings are determined by won/lost record.
(3) Standings and appropriate awards apply to all three weight divisions.
G. Special Rules
(1) Extra Points - by run or by pass…two points awarded for successful attempt. No kick
attempts for point after touchdown.
(2) Size of Ball -Youth size or regulation size balls are allowed. Offensive teams choose the
size of their preference.
(3) Footwear - Gym shoes or rubber-cleated shoes containing no metal are the only
acceptable footwear. IHSA rules prevail.
(4) Penalties - No penalty shall exceed 10 yards in NPC Football.
All chop/cut block or horse collar tackles will be penalized at the middle school level.
(added 12/3/09)
(5) Operation of the down and distance marker chains is the responsibility of the home team
and chains are to be located on the home team side of the field.
(6) Warm-Up-Teams are entitled to a ten minute warm-up prior to each game. Half time
will consist of a five minute half time plus a three minute warm-up period for a total of
eight minutes. (added 12/3/09)
H. Division Structure (discussed at 12/3/08 meeting, finalized after meeting by voting on email
on 1/16/09)
(1) Football will now be divided into 2 divisions.
i. Naper Division - Fischer, Granger, Hill, Jefferson, Still, & Washington
ii. Prairie Division - Crone, Gregory, Kennedy, Lincoln, Madison, & Scullen
(2) The NPC football teams will be divided into the Naper & Prairie Divisions. Each division
will play 2 pre-season games and 5 interdivisional games. Only the 5 interdivisional
games will be used to determine divisional standing. At the end of the 7 games, each
team will be ranked within its division. Divisional rankings would be used to determine
final pairing for the 8th game of the season. Eight (8) games maximum will be scheduled.
(3) Pairings for the 8th game of the season will be based on seeding within each division.
Teams will be seeded by win/loss record within the division. The first tie breaker will be
head to head competition. The next tie breaker will be point differential (a maximum of
14 points per game) If this eliminates one team, then it goes head-to-head for the
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remaining two teams. If this does not eliminate a team, then there will be a coin flip. Odd
team is out, then the decision is based upon head to head competition. (added 12/3/09)
(4) A seeding meeting will be held at Crone the Thursday after the last game, prior to the
championship round.
(Letter I, concerning 8 Man Football, was removed as result of a vote on 5/6/10)
Cross-Country Participation Structure
A. Teams will consist of:
(1) Boys - 7th grade (1 1/2 mile)
(2) Boys - 8th grade (2 miles)
(3) Girls - 7th grade (1 1/2 mile)
(4) Girls - 8th grade (2 miles)
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All students interested in participating will be encouraged to do so with no cuts or
maximums.
A maximum of 12 meets may be scheduled to include triangular meets vs. member
schools plus the conference meet. (Approved 12/7/99) Triangular meets will be scored as
double duals. (12/5/01)
Team rosters should be sent to the host school of the conference meet by October 1st
(amended 12/5/07)
There will be a conference meet for all the teams at the end of the season at a neutral site.
The top 30 finishers of each race will receive awards. The top 15 finishers will receive
medals; the next 15 runners will receive ribbons. (amended 12/2/10)
The following will be the order of events for all conference meets: 7G, 7B, 8G, 8B.
In all conference meets, the first five finishers on each team will score; the next two will
be placeholders.
No metal or plastic items except watches will be worn by runners (for safety reasons).
No jewelry. (This was removed as result of a vote at the May 5, 2011 NPC meeting.)
Sixth grade students may not run simultaneously with seventh or eighth grade students
during cross-country meets. Allowing sixth graders to run exhibition intramural races
before or after cross-country meets is a building decision.
The NPC will provide funding for both a Starter and Assistant Starter at Cross Country
and Track Conference meets. (approved 12/5/06)
Each conference school participating in the Cross Country conference meet will supply
four workers to the event. (approved 12/5/06)
Wrestling Participation Structure
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Required weight classes for “AA”: 70, 74, 79, 84, 89, 95, 101, 108, 115, 122, 130, 138,
147, 156, 166, 177, 189, 215, Heavyweight with limit the same as provided by IHSA
(amended 5/6/10). All weight classes will be scored. Team scores for all dual meets will
be posted. (posting amended 5/1/08) Wrestlers will be granted one pound on December
1st and another pound on January 1st. (amended 5/3/12) As a result, a wrestler may
participate in the conference tournament weighing a total of two (2) pounds above the
weights stated here. (weight class amended 5/6/09)
A wrestler may wrestle up one weight class.
Eleven (11) dual meets will be held within conference, with a total of fourteen (15) dual
meets allowed. (Amended 5/6/10)
An athlete cannot participate in interscholastic wrestling if he/she has or is participating
in any other winter interscholastic NPC sport.
There will be an “AA” conference tournament with an eight (8) position bracket with a
pigtail per weight class. Every effort will be made to fill the bracket. The “A”
tournament will be made up of all wrestlers not in the “AA” tournament.
A team may wrestle an A wrestler in a weight class in which it does not have a AA
wrestle, but the team will concede any team points at the weight class for the A.
(amended 5/6/09)
By-laws will follow IHSA rules.
IHSA officials should be used.
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Prior to each meet, the starting weight will be randomly drawn. The weight drawn will be
the start weight for the meet, matches will move up in weight, return to the lowest weight
to complete the meet. (Amended 5/1/08)
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Tournament Guidelines
(1)
Scoring for the conference tournament will be as follows:
1st – 14 points
2nd – 10 points 3rd – 7 points
4th – points
Special conditions for team scoring
A. One wrestler in a weight class – 4 team points
(Wrestler must have wrestled at least one match during the season, or verify
tournament weight by conference coach). (“AA” and “A” tournaments)
B. Two wrestlers from one school – 4 points for winner, 0 points for second
(“A” tournament only)
C. Three wrestlers from one school – 7 points for winner, 4 points for second, 0 points
for third. (“A” tournament only)
D. Four wrestlers from one school – 10 points for winner, 7 points for second, 0 points
for third, 0 points for fourth. (“A” tournament only)
E. Two wrestlers from two different schools – 7 points for winner, 4 points for second.
(“AA” and “A” tournaments)
F. Three wrestlers from different schools – 10 points for winner, 7 points for second, 4
points for third. (“AA” and “A” tournaments)
G. When a team has more than two wrestlers in a weight class, the top two will score
for the team. (“A” only)
H. Even though only two wrestlers from the same team can score points at their weight
class, any additional wrestlers from the same team at that weight class can earn
ribbons. (“A” only)
Coaches will submit a list of wrestlers to the tournament principal by the Friday prior to
the seeding meeting. REMINDER – check spelling.
Length of matches in tournament
A. All matches will be 1 min. – 1 min. – 1 min. with overtime being sudden death 1
min. – 30 sec. (following IHSA rules)
B. Each wrestler gets a minimum of 30 minutes rest between matches.
Each school needs to supply two table workers and one supervisor (to be assigned).
Seeding meeting – Monday prior to the conference tournament at Jefferson Jr. High
School. REMINDER – have each wrestler’s info (name, record, etc. at “AA”) on a
3x5 card for this meeting.
Teams and/or parents of athletes, are not permitted to set up food tables at the conference
tournament. (added 5/3/07)
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Wrestling Seeding
Criteria: “AA” Tournament (revised 5/3/12)
Criteria: “A” Tournament
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Random Rotation
Most wins at AA level
Head to head competition
Most wins at the weight being seeded
Record vs. common opponents
Random Draw
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Each school is guaranteed one wrestler per weight class for AA bracket.
All other wrestlers will be placed in the A bracket.
All wrestlers will be seeded in each weight class. (AA only)
When there are only two wrestlers from one school in a weight class, they will be in
opposite brackets. If a school has more than two wrestlers per weight class, there will be
two wrestlers from the same school in the same bracket. (A only) (Updated February 12,
1996)
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Track Participation Guidelines
(1) A maximum of twelve meets and the conference meet are allowed each year. Any
conference school hosting a track meet must make every attempt to have a conference
opponent present. (Approved 9/5/00)
(2)Required boy & girl field events for all season (approved 12/1/11) conference meets:
High jump – 7th grade girls begin at 3’8” (approved 9/5/00),
8th grade girls begin at 3’10” (approved 9/5/00),
7th grade boys begin at 4’0”,
8th grade boys begin at 4’4”.
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus
Additional Field Event Guidelines
 The high jump bar will be moved at 2” increments and each participant
will have three attempts at each height.
 Seventh and eighth grade girls & boys will filter into the high jump at
the starting heights for their grade level.
 The host school is responsible for meet entries. It is suggested by the
conference that schools be allowed to enter a minimum of two relay
teams per grade level event and that field and running events should be
open to a minimum of 12 athletes per grade level event. (approved
12/1/11)
 Typically, the best jump or throw is measured at regular season events.
(approved 12/1/11)
 Track practice may begin the week before the girls’ BB tournament.
 Official weights for NPC track meets: Shot = 8 pounds, Disc = 1 Kilo.
 An open pit format will be used for all field events, with the exception
of the high jump.
 For the conference meets, the boys’ high jump will take place during
the girls conference meet and the girls’ high jump will take place
during the boy’s conference meet. (approved 9/2/11)
(3)The following order of events will be used for all conference meets:
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
800 Medley Relay (100, 100, 200,400)
100 Meter Dash
400 Meter Relay
800 Meter Relay
200 Meter Dash
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
1600 Meter Run
400 Meter Dash
800 Meter Run
1600 Meter Relay
Additional Running Event Guideline
 In all NPC track meets, the first false start in running events will go to
the field. (approved 12/1/11)
(4)Each conference school participating in any regular season or conference track meet will
supply at least four workers. (approved 12/1/11)
i. The school assigned to manage a specific field event must provide a
track coach to oversee the event. (approved 9/6/07)
(5) The NPC will provide funding for both a Starter and Assistant Starter at Cross Country
and Track Conference meets. (approved 12/5/06)
i. For the conference tournament, a starter and an assistant
starter will be used. (Approved 8/29/05, moved from
former section 6-ii on 12/1/11)
(6) Scoring
i. Regular season meets are typically not scored. See below for
Conference Track Meet Scoring.
ii. No jewelry of any type will be worn during competition unless
approved by the IHSA track and field guidelines. (approved 12/1/11)
iii. For uniform tops, only regular school track tops or P.E. tops may be
worn. For uniform bottoms, it is recommended that only solid color
shorts be worn.
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NPC CONFERENCE TRACK MEET PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
Start Times:
Field events will start at approximately 4:15 p.m.
Running events will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m.
High jump starting height for girls: 7th = 3' 8" 8th = 3' 10"
High jump starting height for boys: 7th = 4’0” 8th = 4’ 4"
(approved 12/1/11)
The following order of events will be used for the NPC conference meet:
Hurdles: Girls 100 meter/Boys 110 meter
800 meter relay (100, 100, 200, 400)
100 meter dash
1600 meter run
400 meter relay
400 meter dash
800 meter relay
800 meter run
200 meter dash
1600 meter relay
(approved 12/1/11)
If a team fails to meet the data entry deadline for the conference track meet, their
team will still be in the meet, but the times won’t be seeded. (approved 9/6/07)
(Moved from another part of by-laws 12/1/11)
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Individual running events and relays will be seeded prior to the conference meet (slow
heat to fast heat).
Running events will feature 5 heats at each grade level 4 – 8 – 8 – 8 – 8.
There will be multiple heats of all running events including 800 M and 1600 M.
(approved 12/1/11)
There will be two heats of relays. For all relays each school may enter one team.
The high jump bar will be moved at 2" increments and each participant will have three
attempts at each height. Boys’ High Jump competition will take place at the Girls’
Conference Meet; Girls’ High Jump Competition will take place at the Boys’ Conference
Meet (approved 12/1/11)
The school assigned to manage a specific field event must provide a track coach to
oversee the event. (approved 9/6/07) (Moved from by-laws(4-i) 12/1/11)
After the final call has been made, the field events will be closed by the Meet Director
after the Field Event Coach and Meet Director have discussed the situation. (approved
12/1/11)
Measurements will be made on all jumps and throws in field events. Three jumps or
throws per athlete. Field event athletes will be allowed time between their throws or
jumps. They do not have to throw or jump right in a row.
Field Event Warm-up Time: Field event athletes may have up to three warm-up attempts
prior to their first measured throw. (approved 12/1/11)
An open pit format will be used on jumps and throws in field events except high jump.
(approved 12/1/11)
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11. Each school will supply (4) workers and return the Worker Form to the Meet Director by
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the required date in the conference track packet that is sent to the schools. (approved
12/1/11)
You may enter three athletes for all running and field events.
Each school may enter 3 athletes per individual field/running event and 1 relay team per
relay race.(approved 12/1/11)
All athletes are allowed to participate in a maximum of four events.
The scoring for all field and running events will be 10 – 8 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1.
No jewelry of any type will be worn during competition unless approved by the IHSA
track and field guidelines. (approved 12/1/11)
For uniform tops, only the regular school track shirt or gym shirt may be worn. For relay
teams, under garments that show under the uniform do not need to be the same color. The
same uniform must be worn by all athletes on the same relay team.
Please bring your own batons.
The host schools will provide shot put (8 lbs.) and discus (1 kilo).
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Pep/Spirit Organization Structure
A broad-based school pep/spirit organization or cheerleading squad consistent with the philosophy
of the Conference is permitted. The purpose of said organization is to foster active participation
for all interested students. Officially sanctioned spirit club activities will take place at HOME
CONTESTS ONLY.
Awards Structure
Conference Ribbons
A. The conference championship teams will receive medals; the second place teams will
receive ribbons.
B. In the final conference meet, the top twenty-five finishers in each Cross County race
will receive individual ribbons; the champion will receive a medal.
C. All of the above ribbons will be standardized.
Coaching Rosters
Athletic directors will compose a list of their coaching staff members for each sport and make it
accessible on the school’s website. (amended 9/3/08)
Revisions and additions to NPC By-laws: Rule Changes
NPC Pre & Season Meetings
A pre-season meeting (if necessary) will be chaired by the principal and athletic director in charge
of each sport. This will be done to clarify rules and procedures. A post-season meeting will be
held to evaluate the season and to clarify any concerns and/or recommendations to be considered
by the conference executive board for the next year. A post-track meeting will be held in May.
Pre-season meetings are for rules clarification, only. Any changes recommended must be
generated in the post-season meetings.
 Assigned Principal attends pre-season meetings.
Post-season meetings will be held within three weeks after the conclusion of a sport. All coaches
are invited to attend; however, each school shall designate one person who will be appointed to
vote for that school. A majority of schools must be present for a vote to be taken.
In order for a rule change to be considered by the executive committee (member school principals
or designee), it must be supported by a simple majority.
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Building meetings are to be held prior to post-season meetings, so that coaches of each sport can
discuss suggested rule changes at the building level, before attending the post-season session.
Assigned Principal(s) attend post-season meetings. In the event the assigned principal cannot
attend the meeting, the NPC President will serve as designee. Assigned Principal will contact
NPC President in order that he/she attend the meeting.
Assigned Principal(s) facilitate discussion and clarification at post-season meetings.
Assigned Principal(s) or designee record minutes from post-season meetings.
Assigned Principal(s) reviews meeting minutes prior to dissemination.
Assigned Principal(s) ensures the dissemination of post-season meeting minutes in a timely
manner. (This will allow other principals to digest, get input from own Athletic Directors,
coaches, and clarify prior to the next NPC meeting.)
Assigned Principal(s) will be responsible for facilitating interpretation and discussion of each
agenda item from the post-season meeting @ the NPC Executive meeting.
Assigned Principal(s) communicate to NPC President any points of clarification or concerns prior
to the NPC Executive meeting.
Executive Committee – Principals or their designees will consider recommendations for rule
changes that were submitted via post-season meetings for each sport.
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School Assignments (updated 12/5/05)
In order to accomplish the planning and organization of each sport, individual schools will assume
responsibility for organizing and managing one sport. The NPC members agreed that sharing
responsibilities (rather than rotating) is the most effective to manage the workload. Schools
sharing will work together to agree on how best to handle all the tasks. Below are the
responsibilities & designated schools.
Track
Lincoln/Gregory/Madison
Football
Granger/Crone
X-Country
Kennedy/Fischer
Boys' BB
Granger
Girls' BB
Washington
Volleyball
Hill
Wrestling
Jefferson/Scullen
Awards
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Conference Coaching Duties
Conference coaches may only coach their team sport for the period of time prescribed by
conference guidelines. A coach may only coach during the prescribed schedule and only for the
designated number of conference games. If students are participating on traveling teams or clubs
outside of school, they may not be coached during the school season by their school coach.
Student athletes may not represent any of the NPC member schools by use of school names,
mascots, or wearing school uniforms or colors in non-school sanctioned events. (Revised 12/6/95)
Conference Dues
Each member school will pay annual dues. The dues amount for the 2011-2012 school year shall
be $1300. During the May meeting each school year, the NPC will set the dues for the subsequent
year. Dues will be paid to the NPC Treasurer no later than October 1 st. (approved 9/2/11)
Eligibility
Eligibility for participants during conference activity is determined by each building. (Revised
12/6/95)
IHSA Competition Rules
The NPC programs will follow all IHSA competition rules with the exception of facility issues
that the school may not have any control over. (Revised 12/6/95)
Non-Playoff Sports
Final standings for non-playoff sports may result in one or more teams declared as conference
champions. For example, if one or more football conference teams end their season in first place
with identical records each one of them will be declared conference champions. (Revised 12/6/95)
Practice
Practice period from the beginning to the end of the season is designated on an annual basis by the
conference. Teams may not practice before the start of their season. (Revised 12/6/95)
Rosters
Students may not participate in conference tournaments if they are not listed on the tournament
roster. Rosters must be handed in on time to the school staff hosting the tournament. No student
may be added to the roster for any sport after the 28 th following the date of the first practice. New
wrestlers may be added to the roster up to winter break.
Special Rules For All Sports
If a student athlete is ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct, per IHSA rules the student
must serve a one (1) game suspension for the next game.
If a coach is ejected from an event and another school official is on the premises, the event can
continue. If no school official is available, the game is forfeited. (added 9/6/07)
For all post-season events, there is no warm-up time until both teams are at the site so that the
warm-up time is consistent. (added 12/3/09)
Home schools wear colors; visiting teams must adjust if there is a color conflict.
IHSA rules prevail in all areas not covered by these by-laws.
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NPC Positions & Responsibilities: (Approved @ 8/9/06 NPC Meeting)
President
Creates & Disseminates Meeting Agendas to Principals & Athletic Directors
Chairs & Facilitates Executive NPC meetings
Focus NPC Executive Meetings
Clarifies NPC By-Laws
Treasurer
Manages NPC Finances
Collects Invoices and Charges from each AD/Principal in charge of Sport
Submits invoices to 203 & 204 Business Offices
Secretary
Updates NPC By-laws when new decisions are approved
Logs NPC Executive meetings and disseminates Meeting Minutes to Principals
& Athletic Directors
Maintain binder with all NPC documents (Post-Season Meeting Notes, NPC
Executive Meeting Agendas, & NPC Executive Meeting Minutes)
Distributes current NPC By-Laws
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District 204 & District 203 will rotate positions.
When the president's role is held by a 203 principal, the role of treasurer and secretary will be held
by 204 principals and vice versa.
There will be a 3-year term for each position. (Amended @ 12/5/07 NPC Meeting)
All positions will rotate at the start of the same school year.
When it is time for the positions to rotate, the principals from the respective district will reach
consensus as to who will fill that position. (It is acceptable for a principal to repeat his/her term in
office.)
Successors will be named at the May NPC meeting in the second year of the current President's
Term. This will assist with transitions from one term to the next. (Amended @ 12/5/07 NPC
Meeting)
For example:
2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009 School Year
President:
District 203 Principal (New President named by May of 2009)
Treasurer:
District 204 Principal (New Treasurer named by May of 2009)
Secretary:
District 204 Principal (New Secretary named by May of 2009)
2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012 School Year
President:
District 204 Principal (chosen by 204 Principal group)
Treasurer:
District 203 Principal (chosen by 203 Principal group)
Secretary:
District 203 Principal (chosen by 203 Principal group)
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