PIAA DISTRICT III
POLICY MANUAL
REVISED JULY 2012
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2014
INTRODUCTION
District III is one of twelve Districts that make up the
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
As such they are governed by the rules, regulations
and operating procedures of the parent organization
known as the P.I.A.A. At the same time, each
individual District in their daily operations has some
features, which are different from others. This is an
attempt to list those features, which are unique to
District III.
District III is composed of ten (10) counties. These
counties are Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin,
Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and
York.
Revised: July 2012
Table of Contents
Section One
COMMITTEE SELECTION
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COMMITTEE STAFF
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COMMUNICATIONS
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DISTRICT EQUIPMENT
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DISTRICT BANNERS
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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FORMS
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Financial Summary Report
Game Managers Check Distribution
Game Managers Gate Distribution
Gate Ticket Sales Report
Pre-Game Ticket Sales
Program Sales
Personal Expense Voucher
Section Two
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
DISTRICT III POWER RATING
Baseball
Basketball, Girls & Boys
Bowling, Girls & Boys
Lacrosse, Girls & Boys
Competitive Spirit
Cross Country, Girls & Boy
Field Hockey
Football
Golf, Girls & Boys
Soccer, Girls & Boys
Softball
Swimming, Girls & Boys
Tennis, Girls & Boys
Track & Field, Girls & Boys
Volleyball, Girls & Boys
Wrestling
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Section Three
OPERATING PROCEDURES/COMMITTEES
REVENUE/EXPENSE
Awards
Clothing Sales
Committee Fees
Insurance
Media Fees
Partnerships
Playoff Fees
Preliminary Games
Programs
Purchases
School Refunds
Selection of Officials
Selection of Sites
Site Managers
Student Awards
Ticket Sales
APPENDIX
Basketball/Football Official Assignments
Fees
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SECTION ONE
COMMITTEE SELECTION
On an annual basis a Nominating Committee shall meet to nominate people to the ballot, which
is cast at the Annual Meeting by all schools in attendance. Additional nominations may be
made from the floor at the Annual Meeting.
The Nominating Committee shall consist of the Executive Directors from all recognized leagues:
Berks, Commonwealth Christian, Lancaster-Lebanon, Mid-Penn, Tri-Valley and York/Adams.
Each shall also be responsible to secure an individual to serve as a teller at the Annual Meeting.
Each league/conference is guaranteed a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3)
representatives on the Committee. If, after the initial vote, a league does not have
representation, the Committee will appoint a voting member for one (1) year from the league to
serve on the District Committee. In the event a Committee member moves within the District
from one league to another creating unbalanced representation (based on election rules), that
member will remain until the next election. The initial vote shall be final and binding until the
next Annual Meeting.
The junior high representative, the athletic directors’ representative and a female representative
shall be elected from the above people who have been elected to serve as representatives of
their leagues.
In the event no one is elected to represent a league that can also fill these positions, the
Committee then will appoint people as voting members of the Committee for a period of one (1)
year.
Appointments shall go to the person on the ballot with the highest number of votes who was not
elected to the Committee. If no one was on the ballot, the Committee will make the choice.
The junior high representative and the athletic directors’ representative are elected in alternate
years for a two (2) year term. Representatives from the School Board, Women’s officials’ and
Men’s Officials’ shall be chosen in compliance with The P.I.A.A. Constitution and serve a two (2)
year term. A female parent and a male parent are selected by the Committee to serve a one (1)
year term. All other terms are one (1) year terms.
When the Annual Ballot contains only the names of those who will be either selected or
appointed to the District Committee it can be approved as presented by a single majority vote of
the schools and will not require voting by the schools for individuals.
Non Voting Members Serving As Chairpersons
The Committee may approve individuals to positions to serve as sports chairpersons or other
related duties deemed necessary by the committee. These are non-voting positions.
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COMMITTEE STAFF
The Committee employs, on a part-time basis, an individual to serve as District
Executive Director/Secretary, another individual to serve as District Treasurer and an
individual to work as a Webmaster and Director of Corporate Sponsorships. These
people are paid either through the P.I.A.A. State Office with reimbursement from District
III or directly by the District III Treasurer.
Executive Director/Secretary
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education Degree with certification in teaching or school administration.
Experience in athletics, coaching and/or officiating.
Experience in administration, education, and public relations.
Employment Contract: one-year term with the terms of the agreement reviewed
annually by the P.I.A.A. District III Committee.
POSITION FUNCTION:
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Maintain and manage an office for the purpose of carrying out the functions of
P.I.A.A. District III.
To research those questions concerning eligibility, athletic management and
control, athletic relations, contractual obligations, and other matters requiring
study by the PI.A.A. District III Committee.
To assist in the planning and organizing of interscholastic athletic championship
programs.
Perform secretarial responsibilities to include preparing minutes and reports for
distribution to the P.I.A.A. District III Committee and member schools.
DUTIES:
Aid sports chairpersons with:
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Playoff sites; District III and Inter-district.
Bracketing and pairing.
Medals.
Tickets.
Publicity.
Equipment.
Meeting Facilities.
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Such other duties as required by Sports Steering Chairpersons.
Research eligibility questions and provide written interpretations for the
information and use of the P.I.A.A. District III Committee.
Make physical arrangements for all hearings and workshops involving P.I.A.A.
District III.
Attend league, district, and state meetings as assigned.
Prepare reports as requested.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of all P.I.A.A. District III
correspondence.
Arrange for the Annual Meeting, including calling the meeting of the Nominating
Committee.
Help organize and advise the Committee to investigate In-Season and Out-of
Season violations. Prepare reports for this group.
Perform such other duties as requested by the P.I.A.A. District III Committee.
SALARY CONSIDERATION:
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Annual salary.
Office space.
Sufficient secretarial help.
A phone to be installed with number listed for P.I.A.A. District III, equipped with
an answering service and FAX.
Transportation expenses.
Paid Health Insurance if not provided by another source.
Other expenses, which may be incurred in the performance of duties related to
this position.
SALARY EVALUATION:
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An annual evaluation by the P.I.A.A. District III Committee will be provided by
July 1 of each year.
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COMMITTEE STAFF
Treasurer
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience in accounting and financial management.
Must have a working knowledge of computers.
Employment Contract: One-year term with the terms of the agreement reviewed
annually by the P.I.A.A. District III Committee.
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Note: Education Degree and related athletic experience helpful but not required.
POSITION FUNCTION:
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Maintain and manage an office for the purpose of carrying out the financial
functions of P.I.A.A. District III.
To assist in the financial planning and organization of all P.I.A.A. District III
functions.
To research those questions concerning finances, and other matters requiring
study by the P.I.A.A. District Committee.
To assist in the planning and preparation of the Annual P.I.A.A. District III
Budget.
Prepare financial and attendance reports for all P.I.A.A. District III Sports
Committees.
DUTIES:
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Keep accurate accounts of all P.I.A.A. District III receipts and expenditures.
Provide for the prompt payment of all bills related to P.I.A.A. District III business.
Make necessary daily bank deposits of all P.I.A.A. District III revenue.
Manage and recommend to the P.I.A.A. District III Committee on matters of
investment of PI.A.A. District III assets.
Be responsible for all IRS generated forms and reports.
Publish attendance and financial reports for each sport.
Be responsible for arranging and receiving a successful Audit Report of the
Annual P.I.A.A. District III Budget.
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Treasurer Duties (continued)
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Prepare quarterly financial reports for all P.I.A.A. District III Committee members.
Balance the monthly bank statement.
Attend as many meetings as possible upon request of the individual sports
chairpersons
Prepare and present an Annual Financial Report at the Annual P.I.A.A. District III
Meeting in the spring of the year.
Prepare and issue reimbursement checks to member schools in a timely manner.
Attend league, district and state meetings as assigned. Prepare reports as
requested.
Perform such other duties as requested by the P.I.A.A. District III Committee.
SALARY CONSIDERATIONS:
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Annual salary.
Office space.
Sufficient secretarial help.
A phone to be installed with number listed for P.I.A.A. District III, equipped with
an answering service and FAX.
Transportation expenses.
Paid Health Insurance if not provided by another source.
Other expenses, which may be incurred in the performance of duties related to
this position.
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COMMITTEE STAFF
PIAA District III Webmaster and Director of Corporate Sponsorships
PIAA District III Power Rating Facilitator and Director of Communications
Position Summary
The Webmaster and Director of Corporate Sponsorships will be responsible for
the following duties:
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Administration of and daily content provision for the PIAA District III website
Administration of the District III Corporate Sponsorship Program
Coordination and facilitation of the District III Power Rating System
Organization and distribution of District III news and information as Director of
Communications
Assist the Executive Director and the District III Committee as requested
Job Functions
District III website administration
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Provide relevant information as required by the District III Committee
Provide fixed features and information, updated as needed
Provide content as needed on a daily basis
Provide for the daily operation and maintenance of the website
Any other duties associated with the District III website as directed by the District
III Committee
Corporate Sponsorship Program
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Responsible for the initial contact of sponsors and negotiation of contracts as
approved by the District III Committee and Executive Director
Implementation and service of successful corporate sponsorship contracts
Liaison between District III and corporate sponsors
Work with program chairman to incorporate sponsors into program ads
Any other duties associated with the Corporate Sponsorship Program as directed
by the District III Committee
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District III Power Rating System
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Responsible for facilitating at least one sport per season and working with other
facilitators and athletic directors to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the
system
Collection and dissemination of any incomplete data
Frequent and transparent posting of District III power ratings on the District III
website
Any other duties associated with the District III Power Rating System as directed
by the District III Committee
Director of Communications
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Responsible for the distribution of District III news and championship information,
primarily through the District III website
Serve as primary contact for media and public requests for information
Disseminate information and results at District III championship events
Compile and maintain a database of District III championship records and history
Any other duties associated with the Director of Communications position as
directed by the District III Committee
General
At the discretion of the board, a salary evaluation will be reviewed for each position
employed by District III
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COMMUNICATIONS
All member schools receive complete minutes via email after each meeting. Minutes are also
posted to the District III website. At the Annual Meeting each school in attendance has a vote
on Committee membership and changing of the Constitution. There is also ample time for
comments and concerns.
Meetings are arranged each year with Athletic Directors either as a single meeting or in
individual league meetings where mutual concerns are discussed and addressed. Each school
is supplied with a listing of all meeting dates and locations. They also receive a listing of
Committee Members and phone numbers.
The press, in major areas of the District, is advised of meeting dates and locations so they may
attend if so desired. They are provided with names and school phone numbers of all sports’
chairpersons so that contact can be made when needed or desired. Information is provided in
detail on all championship events.
All District meetings are open to the press, the public and school representatives.
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DISTRICT EQUIPMENT
District III owns equipment that is used and stored with various Committee Members and Staff.
Executive Director/Secretary
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beige Cole four-drawer filing cabinet
Toshiba 162D Copier
Toshiba Fax Phone model DP85F
Dell computer
laser printer (HP1320)
desk chair
computer stand
District III Treasurer
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Dell Desktop Computer
Cole five-drawer file cabinets
Dell laptop computers
HP laser printers
Fax machine/Printer
Storage (Direction of Track Chairman)
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silver relay batons
AAE WISP anemometer (wind gauge)
boys’ rubber discus
boys’ steel rim discus
girls’ steel rim discus
girls’ rubber discus
girls’ iron shot put
girls’ brass shot put
boys’ iron shot put
boys’ brass shot put
white/yellow umpire flags
50’ measuring tapes
100’ measuring tapes
300’ measuring tapes
Storage (Direction of Wrestling Chairman)
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wrestling clocks/timers
* Indicates covered by insurance with Hulse ($250 deductible)
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DISTRICT BANNERS
The following is the schedule to be used for displaying District III Banners at each District
Tournament.
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
Soccer (1)
Soccer (1)
Volleyball (2)
Volleyball (2)
Field Hockey (2)
Larosse (1)
Tennis (1)
Bowling (1)
Tennis (1)
Cross Country (1)
Basketball (1)
Baseball (1)
Golf (1)
Swimming (1)
Softball (1)
Football (1)
Wrestling (1)
Track & Field (1)
Fall Chairmen (Cross Country, Golf, Football) will get their banners at the August meeting from
the Spring Chairmen.
Winter Chairmen (Basketball, swimming, Wrestling) will get their banners at the December
meeting form the Fall Chairmen. Basketball, which uses two banners, will retain one all year
and get the second banner from Cross Country.
Spring Chairmen (Baseball, Softball, Track & Field ) will get their banners at the April meeting
from the Winter Chairmen.
Field Hockey Chairman will retain one banner
Soccer Chairman will retain one banner
Volleyball Chairman will retain two banners
Tennis/Bowling - Tennis Chairman will retain one banner
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF DISTRICT III
P.I.A.A. – Member Junior High/Middle Schools & Senior High Schools
(Counties of Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York)
DISTRICT III COMMITTEE
Treasurer
Executive Director/Secretary
Webmaster/Director of
Corporate Sponsorships
SPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Power Tabulators
Baseball
Bowling
Football
Golf
Softball
Track &
Field
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross
Country
Field
Hockey
LaCrosse
Swimming
Volleyball
Competitive
Spirit
Soccer
Tennis
Awards
Programs
Merchandising
Superintendents
School Boards
Coaches
Principals & Athletics Directors/Athletic Administrators
Student Athletes
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FORMS
District III forms are accessible on the Forms page of the District III website at: FORMS
PDFs to certain forms are linked below for your convenience:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY REPORT
CHECK DISTRIBUTION REPORT
GAME MANAGER DISTRIBUTION REPORT
GATE RECEIPT REPORT
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SECTION II
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
The Committee provides a total of 26 tournaments for the student athletes within District III.
This is broken into 13 tournaments for boys and 13 tournaments for girls.
Entries into the tournaments vary from sport to sport. Power rankings, the number of medals
awarded and advancement to the State Tournaments change with each sport. What follows
here is an analysis and explanation for each sport.
When entries are determined by the league, the number of entries is computed on a
proportional representation basis of the number of teams in that league compared to the total
number of teams in the District. The league then determines the individual schools. Open
tournaments disregard league status and use District III power rankings.
Individual sport chairpersons are appointed on an annual basis by the District Chairman. This
individual is charged with the responsibility of providing overall supervision of that sport. This
shall include selecting sites, setting dates, checking availability of officials and providing detailed
instructions to each member school prior to the tournament. Information to schools is supplied
after review and approval by the District Committee.
Each sport chairperson is encouraged to form an advisory group with which they meet annually
to review their respective sport and tournament bylaws.
Fees for officials and game managers at District Events are set and reviewed periodically by the
Committee. Fees for ticket takers, scorekeepers, ticket sellers, security and related game
personnel are determined by contracts and practices of the local schools where these events
are held. When the Committee is the manager of the site, such as track and field, some fees
are set by the Committee and some by the site owner.
The District Committee schedules a championship in all sports where the state has a
championship. In addition they will provide a District Championship Tournament in any P.I.A.A.
sport where 30% of the District High Schools and a minimum of two (2) of the recognized
District Leagues are involved.
An appendix at the end of the manual lists current fees for game manager, officials, trainers and
auxiliary personnel.
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DISTRICT III POWER RANKING SYSTEM
For an updated version of the PIAA District III Power Ranking System, please click here:
DISTRICT III POWER RANKING SYSTEM
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BASEBALL
Competition is held in the spring with four classes (AAAA, AAA, AA, A).
Entry
This tournament uses the “District Power Rating System” to determine qualifying and seeding.
The number of entries for each class is based on the number of schools in each classification
and is determined by the Baseball Chairman with District Committee approval.
Format
Single elimination tournament with consolation games only when needed to fill state entries.
Three umpires will be used for all games except the finals and consolations where four will be
used.
Baseballs are supplied for district games through the PIAA State Office.
Awards
4 team trophies (AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
80 gold medals (20 to AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
80 aztec medals (20 to AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
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BASKETBALL
Competition is held in four classes for both boys and girls during the winter season
(AAAA,AAA,AA,A).
Entry
This is an open tournament where the “District Power Rating System” is used to determine the
entries. The number of entries from each class is determined by the Basketball Chairman with
approval from the District Committee and is based on the total number of schools in each
classification within the District.
Preliminary games and round 1 games are played on the floor of the higher seeded team.
Format
Single elimination tournament with losing teams only replaying when it is needed to fill state
entries.
TV timeouts are given by extending full timeouts by 15 seconds when requested of the referee.
Three officials are used for all tournament games.
Basketballs will be supplied by the PIAA State Office after round 1 of the district tournament.
Awards
Girls
4 team trophies (AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
80 gold medals (20 to AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
80 aztec medals (20 to AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
Boys
4 team trophies (AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
80 gold medals (20 to AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
80 aztec medals (20 to AAAA,AAA,AA,A)
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BOWLING
Individual competition is sponsored for both boys and girls during the winter season. There is
only one classification.
Entry
The tournament shall have a total of 36 participants. Proportional representation shall be based
on the number of teams in each league along with a maximum of 6 independents. The number
of independents may vary based on the number of independent entries.
Each league shall be responsible for selecting their entries. A pre tournament will be held for all
non-league school bowlers who chose to enter the tournament with a maximum of 6 qualifying.
Format
The tournament will consist of each bowler rolling 6 games. The top 6 bowlers (highest scratch
score) will advance to a single elimination tournament with the top two players receiving a first
round bye.
First Round (6 games)
Single Elimination First Round
Single Elimination Semi-finals
Championship Match
The District III Bowling Committee will dictate the “oil pattern” and publicize it for all schools.
Awards
Upon elimination places 3-6 will be determined by the higher original seed.
Girls
Boys
1 gold
1 gold
1 aztec
1 aztec
4 bronze (3-6)
4 bronze (3-6)
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Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Competition is held in the spring for both girls and boys lacrosse for a single classification.
Entry
Both boys and girls will have a 16 – team bracket. Seeding for the tournament will be based on
the District 3 Power Ranking System. Games against non-PIAA opponents will not count
towards the ranking. Teams who plan to enter will fill out a form that will be distributed by the
District 3 Boys/Girls Lacrosse Chairman and will be located on the District 3 Website.
Format
The tournament is single elimination with losing teams only replaying when it is necessary to fill
state entries.
Playing dates
The district lacrosse tournament dates will be set every 2 year cycle and will be located on the
District 3 Website.
First Round Games
All first round games will be played at the home of the top 8 seeds. There are no rental charges
for the facility. If a hosting site is not acceptable or available, the hosting school is responsible to
secure acceptable site and pay any rental fees involved. Final decisions will be the
responsibility of the Chairman. The remaining rounds will be at neutral sites decided by
Lacrosse Chairman.
Awards
Boys and Girls – 1 team trophy, 25 medals for Champion, and 25 medals for Runner up.
Other Responsibility of Chairman
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Secure Hersheypark Stadium for Finals and sign lease agreement at least 1 year prior.
Secure Neutral sites within each league (Turf).
Work with Official Assignors for boys and girls lacrosse for all playoff games.
Confirm final power ranking with all power ranking officials.
Report all scores to webmaster so they are updated on the site and send to all media
outlets within District 3.
6. Act as Game Manager for Hersheypark Stadium for Finals and be to bring all medals
and trophies.
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COMPETITIVE SPIRIT
Competition is held the winter season with four categories.
Entry
This is an open tournament with the size and makeup of the squad determining the placement
for competition. Schools may enter only one level of competition.
Small Division will have squads of no more than 12 members
Middle Division will have squads of 13 to 20 members
Large Division will have squads of 21 to 30 members
Awards
3 team trophies (1 for each competition)
62 gold medals (12-20-30) - first place
62 aztec medals (12-20-30) - second place
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CROSS COUNTRY
Competition is sponsored for both boys and girls during the fall season and is divided into three
classes for each (AAA, AA and A).
Entry
Each school may submit the names of eight runners. However, only seven runners may
participate in the competition. Teams and individuals must meet qualifying standards to
compete in the District III race.
Qualifying Times
Students may not participate unless they have run the following time(s) on a 3.1 (5,000m) mile
course:
Girls’ A
25:00.0
Boys’ A
21:00.0
Girls’ AA
25:00.0
Boys’ AA
21:00.0
Girls’ AAA
23:00.0
Boys’ AAA
19:00.0
Exception: every team that has a .500 team record may enter runners not meeting the
qualifying time so that the team has five runners and is capable of scoring in the meet.
Format
Athletes can qualify for state competition as individuals or as members of qualifying teams. The
number depends on state entry guidelines. Individuals finishing will be listed by their times.
Team scores shall be determined by totaling the points scored by the first five finishers of each
team. The team with the lowest number of points is the winner.
Team scores are “re-ranked.” If fewer than five competitors of a team finish, the places of all
members of that team are discarded for the purpose of determining team scores.
Awards
Girls
3 team trophies (AAA,AA)
30 gold team medals (10 to AAA,AA, A)
3 gold medals (AAA, AA, A)
3 aztec medals (AAA, AA, A)
64 bronze medals (28 to AAA, 18 to AA and A)
(3-30)
(2-20)
Boys
3 team trophies (AAA, AA)
30 gold team medals (10 to AAA,AA, A)
3 gold medals (AAA, AA, A)
2 aztec medals (AAA, AA, A)
64 bronze medals (28 to AAA, 18 to AA and A)
(3-30)
(2-20)
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FIELD HOCKEY
Competition is held in the fall for Class AAA and AA.
Entry
This is an open tournament where the “District Power Rating System” is used to determine team
seeding. The number of entries for each class is determined by the Field Hockey Chairman
based on the number of schools in each classification and approval from the District Committee.
Format
Single elimination tournament with losing teams only replaying when it is needed to fill state
entries.
Awards
2 team trophies (AAA,AA)
50 gold medals (25 to AAA,AA)
50 aztec medals (25 to AAA,AA)
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FOOTBALL
Competition is held in the fall for AAAA, AAA, AA, and A classes.
Entry
Football is an open tournament with a maximum of the four highest ranked teams in class A, a
maximum of the eight highest ranked teams in class AA, and a maximum of the sixteen highest
ranked teams in class AAA and AAAA from District III named to participate in the playoffs.
Selection
The District III power rating formula and tie-breaking procedure are used to select schools for
the tournament and for seeding
All games played in the first ten weeks of the season will count in the rankings.
Format
Teams will be bracketed in normal tournament format. In the first round the higher seeded team
will play the lowest seeded team; the number 2 team will play the next lowest, etc.
The higher ranked team in all games will be designated the home team. Home sites of the
higher seeded team may be used for first round through semifinal games.
Each school must provide to their first game competitor films/videos of their last three regular
season games.
Footballs are supplied for district games through the PIAA state office.
Game Site Criteria
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There will be no rental fee charged for the use of the facility.
There must be suitable means and area to accommodate media.
The site must have lights and be available the next day in case of postponement or be
equipped with an artificial surface.
Normal game expenses will be paid. Reasonable local rates for personnel may be used.
The visiting team must have similar/equal accommodations as the home team, which
shall include team parking, locker room, training facilities, seating for team, seating for
spectators, scouting/video taping areas and communication to sidelines.
Approval for the use of a home site for games is the responsibility of the District III
Football Chairperson and the District III Committee.
Awards
4 team trophies (AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
175 gold medals (50 to AAAA, 45 to AAA, 40 to AA and A)
175 aztec medals (50 to AAAA, 45 to AAA, 40 to AA and A)
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GOLF
Competition is sponsored for both boys and girls during the fall season. There are two
classifications for golf.
Independent qualifiers are asked to qualify through their local league tournament. To qualify,
their score must be the same or better than the lowest qualifying score for the league. No
league will lose any qualifiers due to independent golfers being admitted.
Individual Girls’ Golf Tournament
Entry
All girls who can score 104 or better at the Boys’ League Meet are eligible to participate in the
District III Golf Tournament. The qualifying course must be set up at a minimum length of 5000
yards.
The final 18 holes will be played by the competitors with the lowest 15 scores and ties from the
first day, plus any golfer within five strokes of the projected regional cut line. Caddies are not
allowed.
Individual Boys’ Golf Tournament
Entry
Format:
The tournament will be 36 holes of medal play; however, the final 18 holes will be played as
follows: In AA, the competitors’ with the lowest 16 scores and ties will advance to the final
round. In AAA the competitors with the lowest 32 scores and ties will advance to the final round.
Caddies are not allowed.
The first round will be a shotgun start from the BLACK tees. Play will begin at 10:00 a.m. on
Friday, October 5th. A coach, or chaperon, must pick up all materials for their participants
at the reception table prior to 9:30 a.m. Contestants should be present at 9:30 a.m. for
instructions at the Leader Board.
District III Team Golf Tournament
Entry
Each District III League sponsoring golf may enter one school in each classification in the
District III Team Golf Tournament as the representative from their respective league. It is the
league’s discretion to determine the procedure in which a school’s team will be selected.
Format
The tournament will be 18 holes of medal play on the second day of the District III Individual
Golf Tournament. Caddies are not allowed.
Five players per team will golf with the lowest four scores counting for the total team score.
Individuals qualifying for the second day of the Individual Tournament will also be able to use
their scores for the Team Tournament if they are a member of a team playing for the District
Golf Team Championship.
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Golf (continued)
A coach, or chaperone, must pick up all materials for their participants at the reception table.
Contestants will receive instructions at the Leader Board.
Awards
Girls
1 gold
1 aztec
4 bronze (3-6)
Boys
1 gold
1 aztec
4 bronze (3-6)
Team
1 team trophy
6 gold
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SOCCER
Entry
The “District Power Rating System” is used to determine qualifying and seeding. The number of
entries for each class is determined by the Soccer Chairman based on the number of schools in
each classification and approval from the District Committee.
Format
Single elimination tournaments with teams only replaying if needed to fill state brackets.
Balls are provided through the PIAA State Office.
Boys’ and Girls’ Fall Soccer
There are three classes (A, AA and AAA) for boys and girls soccer in the fall.
Awards
Girls
3 team trophies (AAA, AA and A)
75 gold medals (25 each to AAA,AA, A)
75 aztec medals (25 each to AAA, AA, A)
Boys
3 team trophies (AAA,AA and A)
75 gold (25 each to AAA,AA,A)
75 aztec medals (25 each to AAA,AA,A)
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SOFTBALL
Competition is held in the Spring with four classes (AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
Entry
Any team with a .500 or better record may enter the tournament. Brackets are set at 12 entries in
AAAA, 16 in AAA, 10 in AA and 8 in A. Brackets will be expanded or decreased based on the number of
teams that enter that tournament with a .500 record. After teams are selected for each bracket based on
the .500 record criteria, teams will be seeded based on power-rating.
Leagues
Berks
Commonwealth Christian
Lancaster-Lebanon
Mid-Penn
Tri-Valley
York-Adams
Power Ranking Method
The power rating will be a combination of the team’s weighted winning percentage (TWWP) and
their opponents’ weighted winning percentage (OWWP). The power rating is the sum of fifty-five (55%)
percent of the team’s TWWP and forty-five (45%) percent of the team’s OWWP. The TWWP is based on
the results of all games that a team plays. It values wins and losses by the classification of the opponent.
The TWWP is calculated by dividing the WEIGHTED WIN VALUE by the sum of the WEIGHTED WIN
VALUE and WEIGHTED LOSS VALUE.
A minimum of eleven (11) games must be played against PIAA opponents.
All games against PIAA opponents will count in calculating a team’s TWWP. Games against NONPIAA opponents will no longer be considered for power rating calculations.
Format and Bracket Sizes
Single elimination tournament with defeated teams only playing additional games when it is
necessary to determine seeding or entries for the PIAA state tournament.
Bracket sizes will be determined by the number of District III teams in each classification. The
size of the brackets will contain roughly 40% of all District III teams sponsoring softball in each
classification.
Official softballs are supplied for the first round through the championship rounds of the
tournament. The home team will supply balls and tickets for play-in (pig-tail) games.
Awards
4 team trophies awards to the champion in each classification (AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
80 gold medals (20 allocated for players on each championship team – AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
80 aztec medals (20 allocated for players on each runner-up team – AAAA, AAA, AA, A)
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SWIMMING AND DIVING
Competition is held in the winter for girls and boys in two classes (AAA,AA).
Entry
Swimming competition will be a limited open tournament. To be considered, athletes must meet
a list of preset times in each event. From that group the top 24 individual entries are selected.
In relays, the top 16 are selected. In years where a minimum entry standard proves to be too
difficult, entrants will be selected by top times entered for that event(s).
Diving competition will be a limited open tournament. PIAA District III Leagues will have a
defined number of entrants eligible to represent their league to the District III Championship
Meet. In addition, “At-Large” entrants to the Diving competition will be considered upon meeting
a minimum entry standard.
PIAA District III will sponsor two qualifying meets for non-swimming schools who may have a
limited number of entries.
Format
All finishes are the result of timing with the number advancing to state competition based on
state guidelines. The seeding of competition will be based upon rank order of times from the
on-line entry procedure from times submitted.
A team championship trophy as well as individual medals are awarded.
Awards
Girls
2 trophies (AAA,AA)
42 gold medals (21 to AAA,AA)
42 aztec medals (21 to AAA,AA)
252 bronze medals (3-8 to AAA,AA)
Boys
2 trophies (AAA,AA)
42 gold medals (21 to AAA,AA)
42 aztec medals(21 to AAA,AA)
252 bronze medals (3-8 to AAA,AA)
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TENNIS
Girls’ tennis is played in the fall and divided into two classes (AAA, AA).
Boys’ tennis is played in the spring and divided into two classes (AAA, AA).
Entry
Proportional representation based on the number of teams in that league compared to the total
number of teams in the district. There are16 entries in each class.
Girls’ Singles League
Berks
Lancaster-Lebanon
Mid-Penn
York/Adams
Independent
Boys’ Singles League
Berks
Lancaster-Lebanon
Mid-Penn
York/Adams
Independent
Tournaments for Independent qualifiers will be conducted by the District.
Doubles
Entries are the same as listed for singles competition. Single entries who qualify for the State
Tournament may not enter the doubles competition.
Format
A tennis committee composed of one AA and one AAA coach from each league meets to
determine the seeding and decide the at-large entries.
Tennis balls are furnished through the PIAA State Office.
Team Tennis
Eight entries from AAA and AA will compete for the District Team Title. Teams will qualify
based on the District 3 Power Ranking System..
Awards
Girls
2 team trophies
2 gold singles
2 aztec singles
4 bronze singles
4 gold doubles
4 aztec doubles
8 bronze doubles
20 gold team
20 aztec team
Boys
2 team trophies
2 gold singles
2 aztec singles
4 bronze singles
4 gold doubles
4 aztec doubles
8 bronze doubles
20 gold team
20 aztec team
(AAA,AA)
(AAA,AA)
(AAA,AA)
(3-4 to AAA,AA)
(AAA,AA)
(AAA,AA)
(3-4 to AAA,AA)
(10 to AAA,AA)
(10 to AAA,AA)
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TRACK & FIELD
Competition is held for girls and boys in the spring in classes AAA and AA.
Entry
This is a limited open tournament. Athletes will be selected for entry through suggested
guidelines provided to all schools prior to the spring season.
Format
In the100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 100 meter hurdles and 110 meter hurdles, preliminary
heats will be held to advance 16 to the semifinals. Runners will advance to the next round on
place and time.
In field events, with the exception of the high jump and pole vault, the top nine from
preliminaries will advance to the finals.
The winner of each event will qualify for state competition. Additional qualifiers will be
determined by state guidelines.
Awards
Girls
2 team trophies (AAA,AA)
54 gold medals (27 to AAA,AA)
54 aztec medals (27 to AAA,AA)
324 bronze medals (3-8 to AAA,AA)
Boys
2 team trophies
54 gold medals (27 to AAA,AA)
54 aztec medals (27 to AAA,AA)
324 bronze medals (3-8 to AAA,AA)
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VOLLEYBALL
Girls’ Volleyball is played in the fall and is divided into three classifications (AAA, AA, A).
Boys’ Volleyball is played in the spring and is divided into two classifications (AAA, AA).
Entry
Entry into the District III Volleyball Tournament is based solely on the “District III Power Rating
System” utilizing matches that are contested. Tournament contests are not factored into the
ratings.
Girls Entries: Class AAA
=
20 schools participating
Class AA
=
14 schools participating
Class A
=
08 schools participating
=
12 schools participating
=
10 schools participating
Boys Entries: Class AAA
Class AA
Format
Single elimination matches will be played throughout the entire tournament. Matches are best
of five 25-point rally scoring games. If necessary, the fifth game will be played to 15 points.
Teams are required to utilize the official state ball after the first round of district tournament play.
(Balls will be provided by District III.) Additionally, District III tournament sites will provide
official scorers and official libero trackers.
Awards
Girls:
3 team trophies awarded to District Champions in Class AAA, AA, & A
45 gold medals (15 each to Class AAA, AA, & A)
45 aztec medals (15 each to Class AAA, AA, & A)
Boys: 2 team trophies awarded to District Champions in Class AAA & AA
30 gold medals (15 each to Class AAA & AA)
30 aztec medal (15 each to Class AAA & AA)
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APPENDIX INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VOLLEYBALL:
VOLLEYBALL (Girls & Boys)
1. Game Manager Fees
A. Single contest
B. Doubleheader
$80
$150
2.
Official Assigner
$250
3.
Clerical Assistance
$45
4. Officials Pay
A. Single contest
B. Doubleheader
C. Lines (1 match)
D. Lines (doubleheader)
$78
$110
$35
$50
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*non-official
*non-official
WRESTLING
The District III Board of Directors provides post-season tournaments in both AA and AAA
classifications for the purpose of qualifying for the state tournaments in both individual and team
competition.
INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT
Entry
All schools are allowed one entry per weight class. Seeding is done by the coaches of the
teams involved. The individual power rating formula is available on the OPC and is utilized to
assist in seeding under the supervision of the site managers.
FORMAT
A single elimination format with a wrestle-back between the semi-final losers is used to
determine 3rd and 4th place in the AAA classification. The semifinal loser with the highest power
rating will be used to determine the 3rd place AA team. Preliminary and quarterfinal rounds in
AAA shall be contested on the same night at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th seeded teams. The
semifinals in AAA shall be contested on two mats at the site of the highest seeded team
remaining in that round. Quarterfinal and semifinal rounds in AA shall be contested on the same
night at the 1st and 2nd seeded teams. Finals in both AAA and AA will be contested on the same
date at a neutral site along with the AAA wrestle-back for 3rd and 4th place.
Awards
Sectionals (AAA/AA)
98 gold medals
98 aztec medals
196 bronze medals (3-6)
Districts (AA)
14 gold medals
14 aztec medals
42 bronze medals (3-5)
AA - 2 sites (1-6 places)
AAA - 4 sites (1-3 places)
1 site (1-4 places)
District/South Central Regional (AAA)
Team trophy and medals
supplied by PIAA
presented by District III
1 team trophy
14 gold medals
14 aztec medals
25 bronze medals (3-4)
MULTIPLE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry
The top 16 AAA and top 8 AA teams are selected and seeded using the District III “Power
Rating System.”
Format
Single elimination with wrestle-backs between semi-final losers to determine 3rd and 4th places.
Preliminary and quarterfinal rounds are contested at the home site of the higher seeded team.
Semi-final, final wrestle-back and championship final rounds for both classifications are
contested together at one site to determine qualifiers for the sate tournament.
Awards
2 team trophies (AAA, AA)
50 gold medals (25 to AAA, AA)
50 aztec medals (25 to AAA, AA)
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SECTION III
OPERATING PROCEDURES
After the Annual Meeting held each April the newly elected District Committee meets to organize and
elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and alternates for those two people for State Board Meetings.
The position of Treasurer and Executive Director/Secretary and Webmaster/Director of Corporate
Sponsorships are continuing positions unless replaced by the Committee. These people begin their
official positions and duties on July 1 and run through June 30.
Executive Committee
This Committee is composed of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, an additional elected member of the
District Committee, Treasurer and Executive Director/Secretary. This Committee only functions in
an emergency or at the direction of the Chairman.
Audit Committee
At the conclusion of each fiscal year the Audit Committee will secure audit services from an
independent accounting firm. The firm shall audit the past year’s records and provide
recommendations and guidance if and where needed. It is the responsibility of the Audit Committee
to secure the service, to receive the report and to make recommendations to the District Committee.
Budget Committee
Each year the Budget Committee in conjunction with the District Treasurer will prepare a budget for
the coming year. The budget shall be approved by the District Committee at it’s August workshop.
Corporate Sponsorship Committee
The Corporate Sponsorship Committee shall solicit, evaluate and recommend sponsorship for
District III Championships.
All committees are appointed by the Chairman for a one-year period (July 1 - June 30).
Full District Committee meetings are held six to eight times a year with dates determined at the
organizational meeting. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman if the need arises.
Agendas are provided for each meeting and all members have the right to place items on the
agenda. Minutes are kept from each meeting and approved by the Committee at subsequent
meetings. At all meetings the Committee operates as a single entity with a majority vote used to
determine decisions.
Schools have the right to attend meetings and to also have agenda consideration. This is most often
done in relationship to eligibility questions. Schools may request consideration via a written letter or
in the form of an actual hearing with the Committee where they are free to bring anyone they wish to
present information. They may be represented by legal counsel if they so wish. All decisions of the
District Committee on eligibility may be appealed to the State Board. The Executive
Director/Secretary and District Chairman have been given authority to rule on simple requests prior
to the meeting, which are then confirmed by the Committee (foreign exchange students, transfer
students, handicapped students).
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REVENUE / EXPENSE
District revenue comes from ticket sales, programs sales, advertising, media fees, clothing sales
and corporate sponsorships.
The fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30, which conforms with school districts.
Awards
The District purchases all trophies and medals, on an annual basis, that are provided to
contestants. Periodically, quotes are solicited from various companies to provide this service.
Clothing Sales
The District Committee makes available t-shirts, sweatshirts and related items for sale at
various championships. They also solicit sales by the schools in the form of advance orders.
Committee Fees
All District Committee members receive a stipend per quarter. The Chairman and Vice
Chairman are paid an additional fee. People who serve as chairpersons of various sports
receive an honorarium for their work. There are three paid staff members: the District
Treasurer, Executive Director/Secretary, and the Webmaster/Director of Corporate
Sponsorships. Whenever secretarial help is needed it is reimbursed at an hourly rate. A
mileage reimbursement is provided for meetings and required District work. A complete listing
of fees follows:
Officers
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Committee Members
Treasurer
Executive Director/Secretary
Secretarial Help
$2200.00 per quarter
$1500.00 per quarter
$400.00 per quarter
$1600.00 monthly
$2000.00 monthly
$17.00 per hour
Chairpersons
Football Officials
Awards Sportsmanship Chairman
Cheerleading
Bowling
Golf (girls/boys)
Tennis (girls)
Tennis (boys)
Basketball Officials
Field Hockey
$450.00
650
650
750
950
950
950
650.00
1050
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Committee Fees (continued)
Soccer (girls)
Volleyball (boys)
Lacrosse (girls/boys)
Volleyball (girls)
Cross Country (girls/boys)
Team Wrestling
Clothing Sales
Program Coordinator (football/basketball)
Baseball
Football
Softball
Swimming (girls/boys)
Track & Field (girls/boys)
Wrestling (individual)
Basketball 1600
Ranking Tabulators (1)
Ranking/Webmaster/Sponsorship
1400 (combined fee)
1050
900
1150
1200
1050
1050
1200
1300
1300
1300
1300
1250
1250
3000.00 per fall, winter, spring
500.00 per week
Each District committee member receives ten District passes in the first year of the two-year
P.I.A.A. cycle and five passes in the second year. They also receive at District expense, four
tickets to state finals in basketball and wrestling. Non voting members each receive two tickets
It is the custom of the Committee to provide holiday poinsettias to each member, sports’
chairmen, the secretary of the Chairman and the secretary of the Executive Director. Spouses
of Committee Members are also invited to dinner one time per year or at the recognition dinner
for retiring members.
Those who are members of the Committee and leave after serving 1-4 years receive a goldtone lifetime pass to District III events. Those who serve five years or longer receive their
choice of a watch or mantel clock as well as the lifetime pass.
Upon the death of a current State Board Member, a current or former District III Committee
Member, the Executive Committee is authorized to spend up to $100.00 in recognition of the
individual.
Insurance
To protect against any possible financial losses the District carries property insurance coverage
on certain office equipment, wrestling clocks and track computer equipment. Items for coverage
and amounts are determined by the District Committee.
The District Treasurer is bonded on an annual basis for coverage as determined by the District
Committee.
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Media Fees
Fees are collected from stations or individuals that broadcast or televise District III Athletic
Events.
BASKETBALL – FOOTBALL CLASS
A/AA
1 Round/Prelliminary
Quarter-Final/Consolations
Semi-Final
Final
AAA/AAAA
1st Round/Preliminary
Quarter-FinalConsolations
Semi-Final
Final
st
WRESTLING
TV/LIVE
WEB CAST (LIVE)
VIDEO STREAMING
RADIO/WEB CAST
(AUDIO)/(LIVE)
$275
$425
$675
$875
$75
$150
$250
$350
$75
$75
$100
$125
$650
$850
$1050
$1250
$150
$250
$350
$425
$100
$100
$125
$150

A 50% discount will be given on the above listed rates for other District III events.


Regular TV production – full fee for each station that provides viewing
TV delay of 24 hours or more – 50% discount

School-based TV/Video productions:
o Own school (7 day delay or more)
o School other than own (7 day delay or more) - $150 per game
School-based Webcast/radio (live/taped) – 50% discount to original station and all
stations to which they supply the broadcast
All school-based media events will only be considered if they can be accommodated by
the host school. Schools of teams playing in the event will be given first consideration.



A discount of 10% will be given to a company interested in providing live TV coverage in
telecasting all four classifications of boys’ basketball and all four classifications of girls’
basketball championship contests.
Partnerships
Until recently, the District has not aggressively looked for partnerships with outside sources.
The District currently contracts with M&T Bank as the sponsor of all PIAA District III
championship events and is actively seeking other partnerships with appropriate entities.
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Preliminary Games
Many tournaments permit play in games to be held to complete final tournament entries and
rankings. Where such games are held they are played on the site of the higher seeded team
unless the Committee decides the facilities are not adequate. The host school may not charge a
rental fee but all ancillary services for staffing are paid by the District. This is also true when
other games are played on home sites.
Playoff Fees
Fees for officials, site managers, evaluators, etc. are set by the District Committee. Site help
such as police, ticket sellers, ticket takers, medical personnel, etc., is left to the individual site so
that it will meet contract obligations and host school fees. Where and when possible, all
expenses, with the exception of officials, site rental, game managers and anyone who receives
in excess of $100.00 are paid out of gate receipts and noted on the financial report with a
signature and social security number of the payee. Those not paid from gate receipts are paid
by check from the District Treasurer.
If a contest is postponed or cancelled after officials and game personnel arrive, they will be paid
1/2 fee. If the contest has started they will be paid full fee for that day and full fee when the
contest is resumed.
Programs
The District provides a program for tournaments in football, basketball, wrestling and track and
field, which is produced by an outside firm after the screening of proposals (RFP). The District
receives the income from these programs.
Purchases
All new purchases, not tournament related, over $500.00 are approved by the District
Committee with payment from an invoice by the District Treasurer. Sports Chairmen have a
credit card with $1500.00 permissible use. The Executive Director and the Treasurer are
permitted up to $2500.00.
School Refunds
It is the policy of the District Committee to refund a percentage of ticket sales to schools after all
expenses are paid. The percentage is determined at the end of the fiscal year with
disbursement checks going to schools in August. Refunds to schools are limited to checks of
$100.00 or more.
Selection of Officials
In football, basketball and Lacrosse officials are assigned by the officials’ representative on the
District committee. In all other sports the sports chairperson is responsible for securing the
needed officials. They do this by working with the various officials chapters within the District in
an effort to secure the best. See appendix for special guidelines on basketball and football.
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Selection of Officials (continued)
Selection of all officials is based on their ability and availability. The procedure shall conform to
standards adopted by the State Office and will be non-discriminatory.
Selection of Sites
Sites for the various District competitions are primarily held at schools within the District that
volunteer their school facilities. Geography, quality of the playing surface, size of area, type of
competition and total costs are evaluated.
Non- school sites are used when the attendance dictates the need for such a site or other sites
are not available or as good. Selection of sites varies with each sport and no single factor
dictates location. Sport chairpersons are responsible for securing game sites, with Committee
approval, and a person to be in charge of the event and secure the needed help. When using
school sites this is usually the host athletic director.
All games, regardless of round, played at the site of the higher-seeded team will follow the
guidelines listed under “play in games.”
Site Managers
Site managers receive the advance sale of tickets from schools they are hosting and validate
the report. They are responsible for completing all financial reports, depositing the money at a
District-approved bank and forwarding the reports along with a copy of the deposit slip to the
District Treasurer.
Where an assistant manager/director is not listed for a sport, the sport chairman may authorize,
when needed, their hiring at a fee of 1/2 of the site manager/director.
Student Awards
I. Students are recognized with medals for athletic placement as listed under each individual
sport in District III tournaments.
II. The District Committee sponsors the E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award and
presents a medal to each senior student athlete who has met the following criteria:
A. The student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher based on a 4.0
scale OR 95% or higher based on a 100% scale at the conclusion of the first semester of their
senior year. The GPA cannot be rounded up to equal a 3.8 or 95% (Weighted courses can
be computed on a high scale as recognized by member school).
B. The student-athlete must be a senior, have participated in at least two PIAA Varsity
sports their senior year, and earned a minimum of three varsity letters during his/her
high school career (grades 9 to 12). Varsity letters can be won in more than one sport, while
the winning of the third letter can be anticipated for spring of the senior year.
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C. The student-athlete must possess good citizenship and sportsmanship, as defined by
The Fundamentals of Sportsmanship in the PIAA Handbook:
1. Gain an understanding and appreciation for the rules of the contest
2. Exercise representative behavior at all times and has not received an
unsportsmanlike conduct disqualification in any contest
3. Recognize and appreciate skilled performances regardless of their affiliation
4. Exhibit respect for contest officials
5. Display openly a respect for the opponent at all times
6. Display pride in your actions at every opportunity
III. The District III Committee sponsors the Fackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award and presents
a medal to one female and one male senior athlete. Sportsmanship is determined by the
nominating school’s student code of ethics and The Fundamentals of Sportsmanship in the
PIAA Handbook (letter C above).
Ticket Sales
Admission prices are not charged for bowling, cross country, golf or tennis.
ADMISSION PRICES
All events are:
Students
Adults
$4.00
$6.00
These prices are for baseball, basketball, football, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball,
swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball and team wrestling. Student prices are for grades 1
through 12.
In sectional wrestling the fees are:
Student (per session)
Student (all day)
Adults (per session)
Adults (all day)
$4.00
8.00
6.00
12.00
In District III South Central AA and AAA Regional (HPA)
Student (per session)
Adult (per session)
5.00
7.00
Complimentary tickets are provided to school entries and vary with the respective sport and the
level of competition.
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Tickets for sale are provided by the District. The sports chairperson has the responsibility for
preparing the tickets for each site or school. In doing so he records the numbers of tickets given
to that site. The site manager has the responsibility of completing the game report, depositing
the receipts and forwarding all paperwork to the Treasurer. Sports chairpersons are responsible
for securing all unused tickets from game sites.
When tickets are sold in advance by the competing schools only a ticket at adult price is
available at the gate. At all other times both student and adult tickets will be available at the
game site.
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APPENDIX
BASKETBALL ASSIGNMENTS
Mid-Penn/South-Penn
- 42 (Tri-Valley, Carson Long, Christian)
35%
Lancaster-Lebanon
- 31 (Christian/SLAC)
26%
York/Adams
- 24 (Christian/SLAC)
20%
Berks
- 23 (Christian)
19%
Pre-tournament play in games belong to a chapter other than where the two teams are from.
Notes
Where possible each round should reflect the above percentage for assignments.
Do not split crews unless absolutely necessary.
Use neutral crews (unless both schools are in that chapter area).
Make every effort to see that each chapter has a final game.
To be used for boys and girls.
FOOTBALL ASSIGNMENTS
Schools
Per cent
Mid-Penn/South Penn
37 (Tri-Valley)
39%
Lancaster-Lebanon
24
25%
York/Adams
22
23%
Berks
13
13%
Notes
Where possible each round should reflect the above percentage for assignments.
Do not split crews unless absolutely necessary.
Use neutral crews (unless both schools are in that chapter area).
Make every effort to see that each chapter has a final game.
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APPENDIX (continued)
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Game Manager
Single Game
80.00
Doubleheader
150.00
Tripleheader
200.00
Officials - all rounds
78.00
BASKETBALL (Girls & Boys)
Game Manager
Single Game
Two Games
Three Games
Hershey – two games
Hershey – three games
Hersey – four games
Hershey (Assistant) – two games
Hershey (Assistant) – three games
Hershey (Assistant) – four games
Announcer
Scorekeeper
Statistician
Media
Officials - all rounds
$80.00
150.00
200.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
125.00
175.00
200.00
45.00/50.00 finals
45.00
35.00
20.00
78.00
CROSS COUNTRY (Girls & Boys)
Tournament Director
Meet Helpers
$150.00
75.00
BOWLING (Girls & Boys)
Independent Tournament Director
District 3 Tournament Director
Set Up
Scorekeeper
$75.00
$150.00
$150.00
$75.00
FIELD HOCKEY
Game Manager
Single Game
Doubleheader
80.00
150.00
Assignor
350.00
Officials - all rounds
Alternate/Timer
78.00
39.00
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APPENDIX (Continued)
FOOTBALL
Game Manager
Hershey
Hershey/Assistant
Announcer
Officials - all rounds
Chain Crew
125.00
0
125.00
100.00
60.00
78.00
39.00
GOLF
Boys’ Tournament Director
Marshal & Scorers
Golf Professional
$250.00
30.00
60.00
LACROSSE (Girls & Boys)
Game Manager
Single Game
Doubleheader
Assignor
Officials - all rounds
$80.00
150.00
175.00
78.00
SOCCER (Girls & Boys)
Game Manager
Single Game
Doubleheader
Tripleheader
Officials - all rounds
$80.00
150.00
200.00
78.00
SWIMMING & DIVING (Girls & Boys)
Swimming Director
Diving Director
Computer Support
Computer Operators
Officials
Swimming
Diving
$250.00
85.00
400.00
33.00 per session
33.00 per session
33.00 per session
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APPENDIX (Continued)
TENNIS (Girls & Boys)
Game Manager - Singles, Doubles $100 a day; Team Competition - $30 per match
Officials - Roving Referee - $40 a match for team; $75 a round for singles and doubles ($150 a
day)
TRACK & FIELD (Girls & Boys)
Meet Director
Table Help
Announcer
Computer Support
Computer Operators (2)
Program Creator
Officials
Friday
Saturday
$350.00
40.00 per session
60.00 per session
500.00
250.00 all sessions
100.00
60.00 per session
45.00 per session
VOLLEYBALL (Girls & Boys)
1. Game Manager Fees
A. Single contest
B. Doubleheader
$80
$150
2.
Official Assigner
$250
3.
Clerical Assistance
$45
4. Officials Pay
A. Single contest
B. Doubleheader
C. Lines (1 match)
D. Lines (doubleheader)
$78
$110
$035
$50
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*non-official
*non-official
APPENDIX (Continued)
WRESTLING
Team Tournament
Game Manager
$100 for single match
$175 for two matches
Assistant Game Manager 50.00
Officials - all rounds 78.00
Individual Tournament Sectionals
Tournament Manager $300
Tournament Assistant Manager $150
District 3 Championships at Hersheypark Arena
Tournament Manager $300
Tournament Assistant Manager $150
Announcer (2) 85.00 (sections), 130.00 (Districts)
Scorers, Timers (all sessions) Sectionals all sites $85.00 all sessions. HPA all sessions all
personnel $95.00
Weigh Master 60.00
Assignor 250.00
Officials (all day) 150.00 215.00 HPA Districts :Friday session $100.00 Saturday session
$115.00
Two sessions 95.00 195.00 Sectionals all sites: Up to Finals $95.00 All sessions $170.00
A $10.00 fee will also be paid to one official at each site to serve as weigh master.
A $10.00 fee will be paid to a chosen Head Official at each site for each Round.
This official will work with the director in all matters relative to the officials at that
site. The site director will select the Head Official for his site.
The District has established a rental fee of $200.00 per day for rental of their 4-sided floor
clocks.
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TRAINER
Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey,
Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball,
Tennis, Wrestling (team)
Single Game
Triple Header
$50.00
80.00
100.00
Single Game
All Day
75.00
50.00
Double Header
Football (1 per site)
Golf (1 per site)
The following are all day @ $21.00 per hour with a maximum of $200.00 per day:
Cross Country (8 per site)
Swimming (1 per site)
Tennis (1 per site)
Track & Field (8 per site)
Volleyball (1 per site)
Wrestling (# of mats + 1)
This fee is paid only to Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). District III does not provide medical
liability insurance coverage. When/where needed it is the Game Manager’s responsibility to
secure the trainer.
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