2012-13 SAC Directory & Policy Manual by Eric Wieberg

2012-13 SAC

DIRECTORY & POLICY MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAC Membership................................................................... 2 SAC Staff................................................................................ 3 SAC Master Schedule............................................................. 4 SAC Championships............................................................... 5 SAC Sport Sponsorship.......................................................... 6 226 North Park Drive Gateway Plaza Suite 130 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Phone: 803.981.5240 Fax: 803.981.9444 www.theSAC.com

SAC Hall of Fame................................................................... 7

Commissioner Patrick Britz

Brevard College.................................................................... 13

Assistant Commissioner / SWA Eliane Kebbe

Carson-Newman College...................................................... 15

Director of Internal Operations Amanda Osburne

Lincoln Memorial University............................................... 17

Director of Strategic Communications Eric Wieberg

Newberry College................................................................. 19

SAC Awards............................................................................ 8 SAC Sponsors......................................................................... 9 NCAA Division II............................................................10-11 Anderson University............................................................. 12 Catawba College................................................................... 14 Lenoir-Rhyne University...................................................... 16 Mars Hill College.................................................................. 18 Tusculum College................................................................. 20 Wingate University............................................................... 21 SAC Bylaws.....................................................................22-43

SAC VISION STATEMENT

SAC Football Policies......................................................44-53 SAC Cross Country Policies............................................54-62

“The South Atlantic Conference aspires to be the premier

SAC Volleyball Policies...................................................63-74

NCAA Division II athletic conference in the country;

SAC Men’s Soccer Policies.............................................75-86

a conference where a high priority of each member

SAC Women’s Soccer Policies........................................87-98 SAC Men’s Basketball Policies..................................... 99-111

institution is a balance between athletics and the overall

SAC Women’s Basketball Policies..............................112-124

academic, spiritual and physical development of each

SAC Golf Policies........................................................125-134

student-athlete to provide these individuals with life

SAC Tennis Policies.....................................................135-145 SAC Baseball Policies.................................................146-158

skills for future success.”

SAC Softball Policies..................................................159-170

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SAC MEMBERSHIP

Harrogate

Greeneville

Jefferson City

Hickory

Mars Hill

Salisbury

Wingate

Brevard

Rock Hill Anderson

161

158

144

Brevard

116

154

104

161

124

102

178

133

CarsonNewman

174

116

219

168

112

201

261

214

Catawba

147

154

219

265

152

137

189

Lenoir-Rhyne

142

104

168

215

101

148

138

109

Lincoln Memorial

220

161

265

215

120

248

302

260

Mars Hill

109

112

152

101

120

140

200

149

Newberry

124

201

137

148

248

140

178

167

Tusculum

161

102

189

138

178

228

201

Wingate

158

178

261

109

302

200

167

228

SAC

144

133

214

260

149

201

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SAC STAFF

Patrick Britz Commissioner 803.981.5240 x4 patrick@thesac.com

Eliane Kebbe Asst. Commissioner/ SWA 803.981.5240 x3 eliane@thesac.com

Amanda Osburne Director of Internal Operations 803.981.5240 x1 amanda@thesac.com

Eric Wieberg Director of Strategic Communications 803.981.5240 x2 eric@thesac.com

COORDINATORS OF OFFICIALS Football Jack Childress 864.223.7134 jcref@bellsouth.net

Softball Betsy Kidd 770.939.2333 refnump@bellsouth.net

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball James T. Burch 919.661.2751 jimtburch@aol.com

Volleyball BJ Willard 540.382.7827 bjwillard@nrvunwired.net

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Judy Stroud 828.388.0707 jlstroud@bellsouth.net

Soccer Paul James 866.677.8429 tisoastaff@triad.rr.com

Baseball Gerald Trexler 336.945.9775 nctrex@sprintmail.com [3]

SAC MASTER MEETING/EVENT SCHEDULE

Fri-Sat

July 20-21

SAC FOOTBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC

Salisbury, NC

Saturday

July 21

SAC ATHLETIC TRAINERS MEETING

Salisbury, NC

Fri-Sun

July 27-29

SAC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Black Mountain, NC

Wednesday

Sept. 12

PRESIDENTS COUNCIL MEETING

Asheville, NC

Wednesday

Sept. 13

BASEBALL COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Tuesday

Sept. 18

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS

Conference Call or TBD

Thursday

Sept. 27

SOFTBALL COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Wednesday

Oct. 3

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Sunday

Oct. 7

MEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC

Hickory, NC

Saturday

Oct. 20

SAC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Greeneville, TN

Wednesday

Oct. 24

SAC FAR COMMITTEE MEETING

Hickory, NC

Wednesday

Oct. 24

SAC AD COUNCIL MEETING

Hickory, NC

Thursday

Oct. 25

AD/FAR JOINT MEETING

Hickory, NC

Sunday

Oct. 28

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC

Greensboro, NC

Sunday

Oct. 28

SAAC MEETING

TBD

Fri & Sun

Nov. 2 & 4

SAC SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Rock Hill, SC

Thursday

Nov. 15

SAC COMPLIANCE COORDINATORS

Asheville, NC

Fri-Sun

Nov. 16-18

SAC VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Brevard, NC

Wed-Sat

Jan. 16-19

NCAA CONVENTION

Grapevine, TX

Friday

Jan. 18

SAC LEGISLATIVE MEETING/NCAA CONVENTION Grapevine, TX

Wednesday

Jan. 23

WOMEN'S SOCCER COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Thursday

Jan. 24

MEN'S SOCCER COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Tuesday

Jan. 29

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

Conference Call or TBD

Wednesday

Feb. 6

VOLLEYBALL COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Sat-Sun

March 9-10

SAC BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Hickory, NC

Monday

March 25

FOOTBALL COMMITTEE

Conference Call or TBD

Wednesday

April 3

AD COUNCIL MEETING

Rock Hill, SC

Monday

April 8

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COMMITTEE Conference Call or TBD

Sun-Tues

April 14-16

SAC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Sevierville, TN

Thurs-Sat

April 18-20

SAC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Rock Hill, SC

Thurs-Sun

April 18-21

SAC BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Forest City, NC

Thurs-Sun Wed-Fri

April 18-21 June 5-7

SAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SAC ANNUAL MEETINGS/HOF

Salisbury, NC Asheville, NC

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2012-13 SAC CHAMPIONSHIPS

SPORT

DATES

LOCATION

HOST

Cross Country

Oct. 20

Greeneville, Tenn.

Tusculum

Soccer

Nov. 2 & 4

Rock Hill, S.C.

Newberry, Lincoln Memorial

Volleyball

Nov. 16-18

Brevard, N.C.

Brevard

Basketball

March 9-10

Hickory, N.C.

Lenoir-Rhyne

Golf

April 14-16

Sevierville, Tenn.

Carson-Newman, Tusculum

Tennis

April 18-20

Rock Hill, S.C.

Anderson, Lenoir-Rhyne

Baseball

April 18-21

Forest City, N.C.

TBD

Softball

April 18-21

Salisbury, N.C.

Catawba

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SAC SPORT SPONSORSHIP

MEN'S SPORTS Conference Sports FB AU

Other Sports

SOC

BKB

TEN

GOLF

BSB

LAX

SWIM

T&F

WRES

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CAT

L-R

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LMU MHC

NEW

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x x

CYC x

x x

WOMEN'S SPORTS Conference Sports

Other Sports

SOC

BKB

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GOLF

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L-R

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MHC

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T&F

CHEER

CYC

x x

SAC HALL OF FAME Class of 1999–2000 Fred Bentley, Mars Hill, President Ronald Christopher, Wingate, Baseball Coach W.C. Clary, Supervisor of Football Officials Cally Gault, Presbyterian, Football Coach and Athletic Director Fred Herren, Newberry, Football Coach and Athletic Director Paul Jolley, Gardner-Webb, Faculty Athletic Representative Robert Knott, Catawba, College Administrator Cordell Maddox, Carson-Newman, President Sam Moir, Catawba, Basketball Coach Keith Ochs, Lenoir-Rhyne, Athletic Director Kenneth Orr, Presbyterian, President Albert R. Sloan, Carson-Newman, College Administrator Harvey Stratton, Catawba, Football Coach Bill Walker, Mars Hill, Athletic Director Alan White, Elon, Athletic Director

Class of 2006-07 Rachel Sloan Bullard, Presbyterian, Women’s Basketball Todd Cunningham, Presbyterian, Football Johnny Jacumin, Wingate, Basketball Coach Tommy Laurendine, Lenoir-Rhyne, Football Carol Zachary Mitchell, Carson-Newman, Softball Ken Sparks, Carson-Newman, Football Coach Rev. Eddie Taylor, Newberry, Football

Class of 2000-01 Keith Henry, Catawba, Football C. Lamont Jones, Mars Hill, Men’s Basketball Terence Steward, Lenoir-Rhyne, Football Direne Thomas, Wingate, Women’s Basketball Richard N. “Dick” Williams, Catawba, Baseball Coach

Class of 2008–09 Michelle Baity Bryant, Lenoir-Rhyne, Volleyball Doug Echols, South Atlantic Conference, Commissioner Lesley Murray, Tusculum, Women’s Tennis and Basketball Leah Jackson Smith, Carson-Newman,Women’s Basketball Andy Thompson, Mars Hill, Men’s Soccer

Class of 2001-02 Charlie Coles, Newberry, Football Ann Hancock, Wingate, Women’s Basketball Bill Morningstar, Elon, Golf and Cross Country Coach Allen Morris, Presbyterian, Athletic Director Tom Parham, Elon, Tennis Coach Susie Hopson Shelton, Mars Hill, Women’s Basketball

Class of 2009-10 Ricardo Colclough, Tusculum, Football Lorinza Harrington Jr., Wingate, Men’s Basketball Jerry Tolley, Elon, Football Coach Daniel Willis, Lenoir-Rhyne, Men’s Basketball

Class of 2007–08 Ed Hoffmeyer, Mars Hill and Tusculum, Athletic Director Brandon Hughes, Newberry, Men’s Basketball Alvin Morman, Wingate, Baseball Don Safrit, Coordinator of Football Officials Danny Sanders, Carson-Newman, Football Curtis Walker, Catawba, Football

Class of 2010–11 James Barber, Mars Hill, Men’s Basketball Heath Bost, Catawba, Baseball William “D.D.” Boyd, Newberry, Football Ron Ladimir, Wingate, Men’s Tennis

Class of 2002–03 Vernon Buck, Wingate, Football Todd Collins, Carson-Newman, Football Darren Hayes, Wingate, Baseball Allison Ankerson Makovec, Catawba, Women’s Soccer Cedric Mansell, Mars Hill, Men’s Basketball Clyde Miller, Newberry and Gardner-Webb, Baseball Coach and Administrator Jimmy Skipper, Newberry, Football

Class of 2011-12 Patrick Bartlett, Wingate, Men’s Basketball and Tennis James T. Burch, South Atlantic Conference, Coordinator of Basketball Officials Sammi Hatcher Chafin, Carson-Newman, Softball Meghan Jolly, Lenoir-Rhyne, Women’s Golf Denise Shelton, Mars Hill, Women’s Basketball

Class of 2003–04 Steve Campbell, Mars Hill, Football Leonard Davis, Lenoir-Rhyne, Football Kimberly Hampton, Presbyterian, Tennis Bret Jones, Presbyterian, Men’s Basketball Marvin Moore, Catawba, Men’s Basketball Shannon Myers, Lenoir-Rhyne, Football and Baseball Heather Randolph, Carson-Newman, Softball Class of 2004–05 Daniel Colangelo, Elon, Men’s Tennis Natalie Daniel, Lenoir-Rhyne, Women’s Soccer Elizabeth Roe Decker, Presbyterian, Women’s Soccer Pam Deanhardt Niles, Presbyterian, Volleyball Class of 2005–06 Traci Hyman Davis, Lenoir-Rhyne, Basketball, Softball Boyce Green, Carson-Newman, Football Angela Harbour Mayfield, Catawba, Basketball Dr. Jerry McGee, Wingate, President Jennifer Wiggins, Mars Hill, Cross Country

SAC Hall of Fame class of 2011-12

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SAC AWARDS SAC Presidents Award 2011-12 Taylor Rakes, Tusculum (M), Baseball Liz Willis, Wingate (W), Volleyball

2003-04 Marius Dan, Wingate (M), Tennis Lindsay Hinson, Wingate (W), Volleyball

1995-96 Edwin Odugba, Gardner-Webb (M), Soccer Amy Hansen, Catawba (W), Cross Country

2010-11 Simon Holzapfel, Tusculum (M), Cross Country Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne (W), Cross Country

2002-03 Benj Bostic, Mars Hill (M), Soccer Marci Mitchell, Carson-Newman (W), Softball

1994-95 Edwin Odugba, Gardner-Webb (M), Soccer Nessy Brewer, Wingate (W), Basketball

2009-10 Jarrell NeSmith, Tusculum (M), Football Anita Bulcher, Newberry (W), Basketball

2001-02 Alex Kellner, Newberry (M), Baseball Jenna Calomeris, Wingate (W), Tennis Marci Mitchell, Carson-Newman (W), Softball

1993-94 Peter Lindstrom, Elon (M), Tennis Michelle Johnson, Mars Hill (W), Basketball

2008-09 Jarrell NeSmith, Tusculum (M), Football Anna Atkinson, Wingate (W), Basketball 2007-08 Daniel Waymont, Mars Hill (M), Soccer Anna Atkinson, Wingate (W), Basketball 2006-07 Glen Black, Tusculum (M), Football Rebecca Brezovec, Wingate (W), Volleyball 2005-06 Hector Rincon, Presbyterian (M), Tennis Rebecca Brezovec, Wingate (W), Volleyball 2004-05 Michael Wright, Presbyterian (M), Soccer Julie Maples, Tusculum (W), Basketball

2000-01 Donny Thoresen, Presbyterian (M), Tennis Jenna Calomeris, Wingate (W), Tennis 1999-00 Kevin Kerr, Catawba (M), Soccer Sara Plank, Presbyterian (W), Soccer 1998-99 Kevin Kerr, Catawba (M), Soccer Jennifer Wiggins, Mars Hill (W), Cross Country 1997-98 Daniel Martyniuk, Catawba (M), Soccer Emily Harrelson, Gardner-Webb (W), XC/ Softball

1992-93 Peter Lindstrom, Elon (M), Tennis Angela Harbour, Catawba (W), Basketball 1991-92 Paul Benfield, Catawba (M), Baseball Ann Hancock, Wingate (W), Basketball 1990-91 David Nelson, Presbyterian (M), Football Christian Lindstrom, Presbyterian (W), Soccer 1989-90 David McDuffie, Wingate (M), Baseball Tomlyn Leverington, Elon (W), Soccer, Softball

1996-97 Chris Kiger, Elon (M), Basketball Elizabeth Roe, Presbyterian (W), Soccer

SAC Athletes of the Year 2011-12 Jonas Randolph, Football, Mars Hill (M) Kate Griewisch, Cross Country, Lenoir-Rhyne (W)

2001-02 Todd Cunningham, Football, Presbyterian (M) Denise Shelton, Basketball, Mars Hill (W)

2010-11 Dodson McPherson, Baseball, Wingate (M) Stormi Gale, Volleyball, Wingate (W)

2000-01 Daniel Willis, Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball, Lenoir-Rhyne (M) Rachel Sloan, Basketball, Presbyterian (W)

2009-10 Kyle Moore, Basketball, Tusculum (M) Jasmine Gunn, Basketball, Tusculum (W)

1999-2000 Brandon Hughes, Basketball, Newberry (M) Traci Hyman, Softball, Lenoir-Rhyne (W)

2008-09 Corey Russell, Football, Tusculum (M) Melissa Powers, Volleyball, Catawba (W)

1998-99 Marvin Moore, Basketball, Catawba (M) Rachel Sloan, Basketball, Presbyterian (W)

2007-08 Sean Barnette, Basketball, Wingate (M) Anna Atkinson, Basketball, Wingate (W)

1997-98 Clay Hall, Baseball, Presbyterian (M) Kimberly Hampton, Tennis, Presbyterian (W)

2006-07 Sean Barnette, Basketball, Wingate (M) Rebecca Angus, Soccer, Carson-Newman (W)

1996-97 Mike Clowney, Football, Carson-Newman (M) Elizabeth Roe, Soccer, Presbyterian (W)

2005-06 Walt Baxley, Basketball, Mars Hill (M) Paige Haverty, Golf, Catawba (W)

1995-96 Danny Colangelo, Tennis, Elon (M) Heather Randolph, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

2004-05 Roman Davis, Basketball, Lenoir-Rhyne (M) Rebecca Angus, Soccer, Carson-Newman (W)

1994-95 Darren Hayes, Baseball, Wingate (M) Heather Randolph, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

2003-04 Ricardo Colclough, Football, Tusculum (M) Lesley Murray, Tennis, Tusculum (W)

1993-94 Cedric Mansell, Basketball, Mars Hill (M) Tonya Roper, Basketball, Wingate (W)

2002-03 Guy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Baseball, Tusculum (M) Marci Mitchell, Softball, Carson-Newman (W)

1992-93 Peter Lindstrom, Tennis, Elon (M) Amy Peters, Volleyball/Basketball, Catawba (W) [8]

Echols Athletic Excellence Award 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90

Wingate Wingate Carson-Newman/Wingate Wingate Wingate Wingate Carson-Newman Catawba Carson-Newman Carson-Newman Presbyterian Presbyterian Gardner-Webb Presbyterian Presbyterian Elon Elon Elon Elon Elon Elon Elon Elon

SAC SPONSORS

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DIVISION II STRATEGIC POSITIONING PLATFORM

NCAA mission What the brand wants to accomplish To govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount.

DII positioning statement Who we are Life in the Balance. Higher education has lasting importance on an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the student-athlete experience in Division II is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The Division II approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these different areas of learning opportunity provide Division II student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and knowledge for life ahead.

DII attributes What we stand for

LEARNING: multiple opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills SERVICE: positive societal attitude through contributions to community

BALANCE: emphasis on collective knowledge; integration of skills

PASSION: enthusiastic dedication and desire in effort

RESOURCEFULNESS: versatile skill set drawn from broad range of experiences SPORTSMANSHIP: respect for fairness, courtesy; ethical conduct toward others

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Audience benefits Key benefits of the DII experience Student-Athletes / Parents s Participation in high-level athletic competition without an overemphasis of sports in student life s Availability of faculty and sports staff in a personal setting s With the broad, versatile range of experiences, student-athletes are more likely to find interest and value in school and therefore stay to graduate s Upon graduation, the student-athlete will leave with broader experiences, skills and knowledge as resources for the future s With personal setting and multiple areas of learning, studentathletes can have an impact with peers, community and school DII Membership s Achieve educational mission and graduation success for studentathletes through a comprehensive program that provides path to graduation and develops broad skill set s High-level athletic competition for institution, region, community and student-athlete without an overemphasis on sports at the institution s Opportunity for personal mentoring, coaching, teaching with student-athletes

s Impact local community / develop key local relationships through participation in Division II national community-engagement program General Public s High-level, passionate athletic competition for local communities and region in an intimate, family-friendly environment s Opportunities to interface face-to-face with student-athletes in different venues s Positive impact in local communities and region through Division II national program s Show support for educational mission of student-athletes and development of youth Key Stakeholders s Invest in the educational mission of student-athletes and development of youth into productive citizens s Promote high-level athletic competition in local communities and region s Impact local community / develop key local relationships through support of Division II national community-engagement program

Division II features 12 reasons to believe in Division II 1. Graduation Rate. Division II student-athlete graduation rate is consistently 10 to 15 percentage points higher than the total student body. 2. Class Time. Division II’s regionalization philosophy rewards the scheduling of local or regional opponents in the regular season, resulting in limited missed class time for student-athletes. 3. Athletics Scholarships. Many Division II student-athletes receive athletics scholarships and other forms of financial aid to pay for school. 4. Personal Attention. Student-athletes receive a quality education at DII institutions that often feature an exceptional teacher-to-student ratio. 5. Additional Assistance. The Degree-Completion Scholarship Program provides deserving Division II student-athletes who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility with financial assistance. 6. National Championships Opportunities. Division II features unparalleled opportunity for student-athletes to advance to national championship competition as a result of the division’s generous championship access ratios. 7. Community Partnerships. Division II has initiated national community partnerships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. 8. Unique Fiscal Model. Division II offers a unique fiscal model for intercollegiate athletics that redefines the institutional value for sponsoring sports and offering athletics scholarships. 9. Innovative Solutions. Division II encourages innovative policy and program decisions unique to the NCAA, such as the development of Division II National Championships Festivals and a national community-engagement program. 10. Teacher/Coaches. Many Division II coaches continue to provide other services for their institution and in the community, including teaching and mentoring. 11. Proud Alumni. Former Division II student-athletes include governors, senators, entertainers, corporate leaders and professional athletes. 12. National Recognition. Division II student-athletes have received the NCAA’s highest individual honors, including winning the Walter Byers Scholarship Award (the Association’s top student-athlete) and the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. [11]

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Assistant AD Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

Coaching Staff Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country Men's Golf Women's Golf Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Tennis M & W Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling

316 Boulevard Anderson, S.C. 29621 Same 1911 2507 Trojans Gold and Black www.andersonuniversity.edu www.autrojans.com Area Code

Area Code

864

@andersonuniversity.edu

Name

Office Phone

Home/Cell

Dr. Evans P. Whitaker

231-2100

Nancy Simpson

231-2023

933-7647

nsimpson

Becky Farmer

231-2029

617-4335

bfarmer

Jackie Walker

231-2187

314-5157

jwalker

Jennifer Bell

231-5679

958-1602

jbell

Jennifer Bell

231-5679

958-1602

jbell

Jennifer Bell

231-5679

958-1602

jbell

Jennifer Bell

231-5679

958-1602

jbell

Randy Jones

231-2097

958-2018

rjones

Ed Duvall

231-2144

(803) 840-4456

wduvall

Rebekah Burdick

231-2070

rburdick

Kendra Woodson

231-2120

kwoodson

(800) 542-3594 ewhitaker

231-5601 231-2029

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Joe Miller

231-2013

958-1456

jmiller

Jason Taylor

231-2851

314-5157

jtaylor

Jim Brunelli

231-2011

245-4510

jbrunelli

Judy Poole

221-5139

jpoole

Randy Greer

231-2088

(606) 271-2810

rgreer

Danny Neal

231-5610

325-6468

dneal

Danny Neal

231-5610

325-6468

dneal

John Murphy

231-2034

952-9430

jmurphy

Samar Azem

231-2012

958-0395

sazem

Tommy Hewitt

231-2109

221-4264

thewitt

Joey Eskridge

231-2139

933-4754

jeskridge

Randy Greer

231-2088

(606) 271-2810

rgreer

Craig Mosqueda

622-6036

933-0400

cmosqueda

Dock Kelly

231-5752

958-1599

dkelly

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BREVARD COLLEGE SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Assistant AD Compliance Coordinator Director of Marketing SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

One Brevard College Drive Brevard, NC 28712 Same 1853 627 Tornados Blue & White www.brevard.edu www.BCTornados.com

Name

Office Phone

Home/Cell

828-884-8300 Dr. David C. Joyce

828-884-8264

Juan Mascaro

828-884-8108

Linsay Hostetter

828-884-8276

Amie Scheidegger

Email admissions@brevard.edu david.joyce@brevard.edu

828-553-6575

mascarjc@brevard.edu

828-884-8355

828-884-5249

amie.scheidegger@brevard.edu

Myranda Nash

828-884-8276

704-929-6567

nashmh@brevard.edu

Rob Fiedler

828-884-8365

828-553-7081

fiedlere@brevard.edu

Rob Fiedler

828-884-8365

Carole Futrelle

828-884-8280

704-301-6615

futrelcw@brevard.edu

Myranda Nash

828-884-8276

nashmh@brevard.edu

Mike Adleman

828-884-8288

adlemamj@brevard.edu

Colin Covelli

828-884-8316

covellcf@brevard.edu

Beth Pocock

828-884-8287

beth.pocock@brevard.edu

Amy Hertz

828-884-8263

amy.ellington@brevard.edu

hostetln@brevard.edu

fiedlere@brevard.edu

828-884-8274 Linsay Hostetter

828-884-8272

Name

Office

Matt McCay

hostetln@brevard.edu

Home/Cell

828-577-2636

mccaymv@brevard.edu

Lee Burgess

828-884-8267

205-381-1544

lee.burgess@brevard.edu

Shannon Reid

828-884-8241

770-876-0781

reidsl@brevard.edu

828-612-4439

jarretrs@brevard.edu

Reva Shane Jarrett Thomas Cason

thomas.cason@brevard.edu

Dave Nelson

828-884-8337

828-316-1005

nelsondm@brevard.edu

Dave Nelson

828-884-8337

828-316-1005

nelsondm@brevard.edu

Juan Mascaro

828-884-8394

828-553-6575

mascarjc@brevard.edu

Shigeyoshi Shinohara

828-884-8222

828-384-8009

shinohs@brevard.edu

TBA

828-884-8346

Nicole Bumgarner

828-884-8281

828-507-6062

nicole.bumgarner@brevard.edu

Brenda Skeffington

828-884-8203

828-553-9224

skeffib@brevard.edu

Paul Hamilton

828-884-8105

828-553-5003

hamiltpm@brevard.edu

828-260-6218

sheedybp@brevard.edu

Thomas Cason

thomas.cason@brevard.edu

Brian Sheedy

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CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Assistant AD Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

Coaching Staff Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country Men's Golf Women's Golf Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Tennis M & W Track and Field Volleyball

2130 S. Branner Ave

Jefferson City, TN 37760

Same 1851 2500 Eagles Orange/Navy cn.edu cneagles.com

Name

Office Phone

Home/Cell

Dr. J. Randall O'Brien

(865) 471-3200

robrien@cn.edu

Allen Morgan

(865) 471-3372

amorgan@cn.edu

Doodle Johnson

(865) 471-3396

djohnson@cn.edu

Dr. Robert Trentham

(865) 471-3253

btrentham@cn.edu

Vickee Hollifield

(865) 471-3424

vhollifield@cn.edu

Eddie Carter

(865) 471-3365

ecarter@cn.edu

Eddie Carter

(865) 471-3365

ecarter@cn.edu

Adam Cavalier

(865) 471-3513

acavalier@cn.edu

Mike VanBruggen

(865) 471-3368

mvanbruggen@cn.edu

Danette Seale

(865) 471-3248

dseale@cn.edu

Sheryl M. Gray

(865) 471-3240

sgray@cn.edu

TBD

(865) 471-3514 (865) 471-3396

Name

Office

Tom Griffin

(865)471-3465

tgriffin@cn.edu

Chuck Benson

(865) 471-3371

cbenson@cn.edu

Michael Mincey

(865) 471-3366

Christy Bowlin

Home/Cell

mmincey@cn.edu (423) 416-2395

cbowlin@cn.edu

B. Whitney Lee

(865)471-3454

blee@cn.edu

John Minor

(865) 471-3370

jminor@cn.edu

Mandy Moore

(865) 471-4983

amoore@cn.edu

Richard Moodie

(865) 471-3520

rmoodie@cn.edu

Richard Moodie

(865) 471-3520

rmoodie@cn.edu

Vickee Hollifield

(865) 471-3424

vhollifield@cn.edu

Jean Love

(865) 471-3244

jlove@cn.edu

David Needs

(865) 471-3360

dneeds@cn.edu

Shannon Mincey

(865) 471-4216

smincey@cn.edu

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CATAWBA COLLEGE INSTITUTION Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname School Colors College Web Site Athletics Web Site

ADMINISTRATION Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR Assistant AD/SWA Asst AD/Compliance Coord. Assistant AD Assistant AD Title IX Coordinator SAAC Advisor Asst AD/Media Relations Assistant SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Admissions Director Alumni Director Athletics Fax Ticket Office Football Press Box

2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 Same 1851 1,000 Catawba Indians Blue and White

www.catawba.edu www.gocatawbaindians.com

Brien Lewis Dennis Davidson Peggy Mason Jason Hunt Nan Whitley Craig Turnbull Peter Bourque Jeff Childress Rhonda Truitt Ginger Hamric Jim Lewis David McDowell Bob Casmus Dawn Snook Carol Gamble Lois Williams Margaret Faust

Area Code (704) Office 800-228-2922 637-4414 637-4474 637-4474 637-4256 637-4359 637-4475 637-4485 637-4265 637-4468 637-4480 637-4720 637-4720 637-4350 637-4416 637-4411 637-4402 637-4394 645-4568 637-4474 645-4547

Name Jim Gantt Jim Baker Angie Morton Katie Osteen Bill Haggerty Chip Hester Sam Gealy Peter Bourque TBA Liam Farrell Michael Swan Nan Whitley Betsy Graham Jeff Childress Ginger Hamric

Office 637-4469 637-4473 637-4471 637-4474 637-4473 637-4724 637-4236 637-4485 637-4408 637-4348 637-4324 637-4359 637-4762 637-4467 637-4480

Name

Home/Cell

636-3332 278-0256 645-0404 637-3638 637-0670 267-5975 202-3978 431-4895 639-0126 252-0974 301-707-7914 633-4437 633-2477 645-9214

catawba.edu Email wblewis ddavidso pmason jwhunt nwhitley cturnbul pbourque jchildre rltruitt gcashley jdlewis dmcdowel bcasmus dasnook cgamble lhwillia mfaust

COACHING STAFF

Sport Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country Football M & W Golf Men's Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Swimming M & W Tennis Volleyball

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Home/Cell 637-6693 788-6839 982-6221 980-621-1149 336-998-3931 636-9301 636-6287 267-5975

Email jimgantt jwbaker acmorton kosteen

828-719-0379 310-0891 637-3638 645-9387 202-3978 639-0126

lfarrell mdswan nwhitley ebgraham jchildre gcashley

lbhester sgealy pbourque

LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Associate AD Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

P.O. Box 7356, Hickory, NC 28603 741 Stasavich Place NE, Hickory, NC 28601 1891 1,900 Bears Cardinal & Black www.lr.edu www.lrbears.com

Name

Office Phone

Karen Feezor

(828) 328-7392

Home/Cell

karen.feezor@lr.edu

Dr. Wayne Powell

(828) 328-7334

wayne.powell@lr.edu

Neill McGeachy

(828) 328-7128

neill.mcgeachy@lr.edu

Monica Moser

(828) 328-7116

monica.moser@lr.edu

Dr. Amy Wood

(828) 328-7728

amy.wood@lr.edu

Shena Hollar

(828) 328-7133

shena.hollar@lr.edu

Brent Heaberlin

(828) 328-7114

brent.heaberlin@lr.edu

Brent Heaberlin

(828) 328-7114

brent.heaberlin@lr.edu

Katie Pate

(828) 328-7384

katie.pate@lr.edu

John Karrs

(828) 328-7174

john.karrs@lr.edu

Michael Flicker

(828) 328-7054

michael.flicker@lr.edu

Nick Jenkins

(828) 328-7356

nick.jenkins@lr.edu

Kathy Hahn

(828) 328-7402

kathy.hahn@lr.edu

(828) 267-3445 (828) 328-7114

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Paul Knight

(828) 328-7136

(321) 537-6346

paul.knight@lr.edu

John Lentz

(828) 328-7122

(828) 238-5823

john.lentz@lr.edu

Todd Starkey

(828) 328-7132

(828) 308-9622

todd.starkey@lr.edu

(828) 302-0538

christina.creson@lr.edu

Christie Creson Jason Stewart

(828) 328-7140

(828) 234-4507

jason.stewart@lr.edu

Travis Bland

(828) 328-7620

(828) 244-9486

travis.bland@lr.edu

Travis Bland

(828) 328-7620

(828) 244-9486

travis.bland@lr.edu

Tom Gott

(828) 328-7249

(828) 455-7152

tom.gott@lr.edu

Cally Morrill

(828) 328-7137

(941) 724-1534

cally.morrill@lr.edu

Shena Hollar

(828) 328-7133

(828) 381-0340

shena.hollar@lr.edu

Bobby McKee

(828) 328-7083

(828) 514-1808

bobby.mckee@lr.edu

Jason Stewart

(828) 328-7140

(828) 234-4507

jason.stewart@lr.edu

Dave Markland

(828) 328-7215

(828) 234-9225

dave.markland@lr.edu

Mike Houston

(828) 328-7121

(828) 606-2976

mike.houston@lr.edu

Paul Schiffel

(828) 328-7085

(828) 310-3924

paul.schiffel@lr.edu

Sue Reuschle

(828) 328-7160

(631) 786-7520

susan.reuschle@lr.edu

Greg Paradine

(828) 328-7497

(828) 302-2383

greg.paradine@lr.edu

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LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address

6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway; Harrogate, TN 37752

Shipping Address

Same

Year Founded

1897

Enrollment

4,550

Nickname (Mascot)

Railsplitter

School Colors

Blue and Gray

College Website

www.lmunet.edu

Athletics Website

www.railsplitters.com

Administration Title

Name

Office Phone

Admissions

Renee Poteet

423-869-6300

President

Dr. B. James Dawson

423-869-6392

Athletic Director

Roger A. Vannoy

423-869-6241

865-279-9325

roger.vannoy@lmunet.edu

Administrative Assistant

Robin Susong

423-869-6285

865-585-4413

robin.susong@lmunet.edu

FAR

Dr. Jack Mansfield

423-869-6322

865-279-2010

jack.mansfield@lmunet.edu

SWA

Jenny Michael

423-869-6246

865-279-9525

jenny.michael@lmunet.edu

Assistant AD

Mike Smith

423-869-6239

865-279-9296

mike.smith@lmunet.edu

Compliance Coordinator

Mike Smith

423-869-6239

865-279-9296

mike.smith@lmunet.edu

SAAC Advisor

Dr. Jack Mansfield

423-869-6322

865-279-2010

jack.mansfield@lmunet.edu

SID

Bill Porter

423-869-6376

865-300-6701

bill.porter@lmunet.edu

Dirctor of Sports Communications

Scott Erland

423-869-6236

615-305-1610

scott.erland@lmunet.edu

Head Athletic Trainer

Donald Grigsby

423-869-6378

606-269-3166

donald.grigsby@lmunet.edu

Financial Aid Director

Bryan Erslan

423-869-6465

865-279-2019

bryan.erslan@lmunet.edu

Registrar

Helen Bailey

423-869-6434

423-912-4227

helen.bailey@lmunet.edu

Athletics Fax

423-869-6382

Ticket Office

423-869-6285

Home/Cell

Email renee.poteet@lmunet.edu james.dawson@lmunet.edu

Coaching Staff

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Baseball

Jeff Sziksai

423-869-6345

423-489-9887

jeff.sziksai@lmunet.edu

Men's Basketball

Josh Schertz

423-869-6240

865-279-1411

josh.schertz@lmunet.edu

Women's Basketball

Roger Hodge

423-869-6224

252-702-7692

roger.hodge@lmunet.edu

Cheerleading

Marcia Yeary-Hembree

423-869-6451

606-242-7433

marcia.yeary-hembree@lmunet.edu

M & W Cross Country

Jeremy Donahue

423-869-7166

865-765-0432

jeremy.donahue@lmunet.edu

Men's Golf

Travis Muncy

423-869-6383

423-526-7993

travis.muncy@lmunet.edu

Women's Golf

Travis Muncy

423-869-6383

423-526-7993

travis.muncy@lmunet.edu

Men's Soccer

Helio D'Anna

423-869-6245

606-344-6379

helio.danna@lmunet.edu

Women's Soccer

Helio D'Anna

423-869-6245

606-344-6379

helio.danna@lmunet.edu

Softball

Natalie Layden

423-869-6476

919-452-9389

natalie.layden@lmunet.edu

M & W Tennis

Benny Collins

423-869-6399

606-499-0787

benny.collins@lmunet.edu

Volleyball

Jenny Michael

423-869-6246

865-279-9525

jenny.michael@lmunet.edu

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MARS HILL COLLEGE SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Assistant AD Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

Coaching Staff Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country M & W Golf Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Tennis M & W Track and Field Volleyball Lacrosse Football M & W Swimming

P.O. Box 6668, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754 1856 1100 Lions Royal Blue & Gold www.mhc.edu www.mhclions.com

Name

Office Phone

Home/Cell

Dr. Craig Goforth

828-689-1201

828-206-1405

cgoforth@mhc.edu

Dr. Dan Lunsford

828-689-1100

David Riggins

828-689-1215

828-777-4570

driggins@mhc.edu

Pam Weaver

828-689-1219

Marty Gilbert

828-689-1195

828-506-8111

mgilbert@mhc.edu

Rick Baker

828-689-1373

828-712-1629

rbaker@mhc.edu

Rick Baker

828-689-1373

828-712-1629

rbaker@mhc.edu

Monica Gordy

828-689-1320

443-783-9466

mgordy@mhc.edu

Rick Baker

828-689-1373

828-712-1629

rbaker@mhc.edu

Allen Shelley

828-689-1176

828-777-0535

ashelley@mhc.edu

Nichole Thomas

828-689-1103

828-206-1174

nthomas@mhc.edu

Edith Whitt

828-689-1151

dlunsford@mhc.edu pweaver@mhc.edu

TBA

ewhitt@mhc.edu

828-689-1501 828-689-1219

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Aaron Rembert

828-689-1173

828-320-8352

arembert@mhc.edu

Rick Scruggs

828-689-1223

704-692-0654

rscruggs@mhc.edu

Sarah Jansen

828-689-1229

703-861-5015

sjansen@mhc.edu

Derrick Everhart

828-689-1491

Mike Owens

828-689-1178

828-777-1084

mowens@mhc.edu

Ed Hoffmeyer

828-689-1249

828-206-2195

ehoffmeyer@mhc.edu

Gary Hamel

828-689-1220

541-230-0683

ghamel@mhc.edu

Ken Miller

828-689-1171

828-575-7875

kmiller@mhc.edu

Monica Gordy

828-689-1320

443-783-9466

mgordy@mhc.edu

Jared Camerota

828-689-1170

765-212-4889

jcamerota@mhc.edu

Mike Owens

828-689-1178

828-777-1084

mowens@mhc.edu

Tony Fontanelle

828-689-1497

828-773-2227

tfontanelle@mhc.edu

Dave Klarmann

828-689-1441

919-548-0209

dklarmann@mhc.edu

Tim Clifton

828-689-1375

828-776-5774

tclifton@mhc.edu

Teddy Guyer

828-689-1595

828-273-3669

tguyer@mhc.edu

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deverhart@mhc.edu

NEWBERRY COLLEGE SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Interim Athletic Director Executive Assistant FAR SWA / SAAC Advisor Assoc. AD / Strategic Operations Assoc. AD / Business Ass't. AD / Athletic Communications Compliance Coordinator Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office

Coaching Staff Football Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country Men's Golf Women's Golf Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Tennis Volleyball Wrestling Women's Lacrosse

2100 College St., Newberry SC, 29108 Same 1856 1,100 Wolves Scarlet & Gray www.Newberry.edu www.NewberryWolves.com (803) Office Phone 1-800-845-4955 321-5102 947-2064 321-5166 321-5263 321-5199 321-5154 321-5247 321-5667 947-2064 321-5170 321-5127 321-5124 321-5169 321-5101

Name Dr. Maurice Sherrens Matt Finley Kitty Odom Dr. Sid Parrish Emily Bikowski Jack Easterby Mike Hold Josh Manck Matt Finley Rachel Geoghegan Danielle Bell Carol Bickley

Name Todd Knight Russell Triplett Dave Davis Sean Page Lindsey Barwick Kelly Revells Howard Vroon Clarissa Childs Barry Slagle Karrie Miller Ciria Triplett Mark Gardiner Todd Hay Jason Valek Emily Bikowski

Office 321-5168 321-5162 321-5153 321-5160 947-2113 947-2115 947-2065 947-2051 321-5640 321-5656 321-5164 321-5349 321-5237 321-5659 321-5199

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Home/Cell

803-944-0168

803-200-5509 803-944-0522 817-487-5136 803-944-0168 803-521-3447

Home/Cell 803-944-0603 803-480-2598 704-985-4317 803-944-0611 404-386-5656 803-944-1898 843-364-8322 803-622-9543 803-940-1279 803-944-0594 864-344-0566 803-917-1694 501-499-1704 803-944-0599 803-200-5509

@newberry.edu Email mscherrens matthew.finley kitty.odom sid.parrish emily.bikowski jack.easterby mike.hold josh.manck matthew.finley rachel.geoghegan financial.aid carol.bickley

Email todd.knight russell.triplett dave.davis sean.page lindsey.barwick kelly.revells howard.vroon clarissa.childs barry.slagle karrie.miller ciria.triplett mark.gardiner todd.hay jason.valek emily.bikowski

TUSCULUM COLLEGE SAC DIRECTORY 2012-2013 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Associate Athletic Director FAR SWA Assistant AD Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor Assistant AD/Media Relations Assistant Director of Media Relations Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax Ticket Office Athletic Training Fax SID Fax Coaching Staff Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cheerleading M & W Cross Country Men's Golf Women's Golf Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball M & W Tennis Volleyball

P. O Box 5090, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN 37743 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, TN 37743 1794 2,555 Pioneers Orange and Black www.tusculum.edu www.TusculumPioneers.com

(423)

@tusculum.edu

Name

Office Phone

Home/Cell

Dr. Nancy B. Moody

636-7301

Frankie DeBusk

636-7302

787-0655

fdebusk

Deborah Davis

636-7300 x-5247

639-0143

ddavis

Tom Stueber

636-7300 x-5735

638-6907

fstueber

Deborah Davis

636-7300 x-5247

639-0143

ddavis

Randy Loggins

636-7300 x-5292

620-4730

rloggins

Deborah Davis

636-7300 x-5247

639-0143

ddavis

Randy Loggins

636-7300 x-5292

620-4730

rloggins

Dom Donnelly

636-7326

341-0091

ddonnelly

Jim Miller

636-7494

329-7650

jemiller

Chris Lenker

636-7300 x-5366

638-2251

clenker

Melena Verity

636-7376

mverity

Nancy Thompson

636-7300 x-5311

nthompson

nmoody

798-1636 636-7323 636-7404 636-7370

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Doug Jones

636-7322

257-5007

djones

Michael Jones

636-0575

(829) 226-8915

msjones

Katrina Williams

636-7329

470-4900

kwilliams

JoEllen Kenney

jkenney

Suzanne Byrd

636-7300 x-5279

552-1171

sbyrd

Bob Dibble

636-7300 x-5221

639-6232

bdibble

Bob Dibble

636-7300 x-5221

639-6232

bdibble

Allen Vital

636-7496

(865) 368-1667

avital

Mike Joy

636-7321

798-0775

mjoy

Julie Huebner

636-7300 x-5131

Tommy Arnett

636-7300 x-5732

638-6882

tarnett

Michael Robinson

636-7328

(828) 230-0425

mrobinson

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jhuebner

WINGATE UNIVERSITY SAC DIRECTORY 2012-13 Mailing Address Shipping Address Year Founded Enrollment Nickname (Mascot) School Colors College Website Athletics Website Administration Title Admissions President Athletic Director Administrative Assistant FAR SWA Compliance Coordinator SAAC Advisor SID Head Athletic Trainer Financial Aid Director Registrar Athletics Fax SID Fax Ticket Office

PO Box 159, Wingate, NC 28174 230 N. Camden Rd., Wingate, NC 28174 1896 2529 Bulldogs Navy Blue and Vegas Gold www.wingate.edu www.wingatebulldogs.com

Name

Office Phone

Dr. Jerry McGee

704-233-8013

Home/Cell

Steve Poston

704-233-8194

704-507-1665

poston@wingate.edu

Emma Schuman

704-233-8193

828-925-2023

easchuman@wingate.edu

Dr. Barry Cuffe

704-233-8279

Michelle Caddigan

704-233-8174

704-292-7099

caddigan@wingate.edu

Liz Biggerstaff

704-233-8195

704-506-0722

erogers@wingate.edu

Michelle Caddigan

704-233-8174

704-292-7099

caddigan@wingate.edu

David Sherwood

704-233-8186

704-507-0056

dsherwod@wingate.edu

Tim Singleton

704-233-8296

704-819-7944

t.singleton@wingate.edu

Teresa Williams

704-233-8010

tgwilliam@wingate.edu

Nicci C. Brown

704-233-8006

brown@wingate.edu

mcgee@wingate.edu

cuffe@wingate.edu

704-233-8170 704-233-8169 704-233-8193

Name

Office

Home/Cell

Jeff Gregory

704-233-8381

704-904-1608

jgregory@wingate.edu

Brian Good

704-233-8171

704-519-8169

b.good@wingate.edu

Ann Hancock

704-233-8172

910-793-9124

a.hancock@wingate.edu

Beverly Burnette

704-233-8193

704-467-7640

bburnett@wingate.edu

Dr. Dennis Johnson

704-233-8182

704-989-2520

djohnson@wingate.edu

Corey Iacofano

704-233-8385

440-476-3050

criacofa@wingate.edu

Dr. Jerry Surratt

704-233-8385

704-289-8280

surratt@wingate.edu

Gary Hamill

704-233-8175

704-962-9411

hamill@wingate.edu

Gary Curneen

704-233-8166

704-219-9317

gcurneen@wingate.edu

Lani Shaffer

704-233-8394

813-244-3012

l.shaffer@wingate.edu

Michael Cabana

704-233-8384

704-453-1053

mcabana@wingate.edu

Joe Soehnlen

704-233-8039

330-936-2378

jsoehnlen@wingate.edu

Shelton Collier

704-233-8251

704-458-3843

scollier@wingate.edu

Sonny Ziegler

704-233-8196

704-226-8151

sziegler@wingate.edu

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Revised – June 2012

BYLAWS OF SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE PREAMBLE We, the members of the Board of Directors of the South Atlantic Conference believe: A.

In a strong comprehensive Conference composed of small liberal arts colleges with similar academic and athletic philosophies.

That the chief executive officers have the responsibilities of providing the leadership in establishing the philosophy and direction of the Conference relative to the conduct of intercollegiate athletics.

That the primary purpose of our Conference is to enhance the educational mission of its institutions and all actions taken by the Conference leadership and its members should be toward that end.

That the proper resources and commitments to athletics must be made by the member institutions to provide the kinds of educational experiences that we collectively value.

That all member institutions should commit themselves to participating fully both in spirit and in resources to the idea and concept of a comprehensive conference. The Conference members should support each sport at a competitive level, which may provide opportunities for regional and national play-off possibilities.

We, the members of the Board of Directors of the South Atlantic Conference, strongly affirm the aforementioned goals and beliefs as an expression of our commonly held athletic philosophy and adopt the following as the Bylaws of the South Atlantic Conference.

ARTICLE I.

NAME

The name of this organization shall be the South Atlantic Conference, hereinafter referred to as the "SAC” or “the Conference.”

ARTICLE II.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the SAC shall be to develop, perpetuate, and enhance the educational mission of its member institutions through a regional association of senior liberal arts colleges of higher learning and a common dedication to excellence in intercollegiate athletics. It is presumed that member institutions are dedicated to help perpetuate the common goals and beliefs in the aforementioned preamble and also committed to enhancing our educational missions through mutual cooperation, respect and competition. The specific objectives of the SAC shall include the following:

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To establish a common set of academic standards which will bring credit to the member institutions and to the SAC

To legislate bylaws that ensure the orderly and honorable conduct of the selected sports offered within the SAC

To enhance community, student and public interest in intercollegiate athletics

To establish the SAC as a premier small college Conference

ARTICLE III. A.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Amendment of Bylaws SAC Bylaws may be amended during any annual meeting or special meeting of the Board of Directors. A two-thirds vote shall be required to amend Articles I, II, V, VI and IX (Previously Article I, II, III, IV and VII.) A majority vote shall be required to amend all other Articles. Amendments may be proposed by any of the Governing Committees. All amendment proposals are to be transmitted to the Board of Directors through the Commissioner's office within ten (10) working days prior to the respective meeting.

Waiver of Notice Whenever any notice is required under the provisions of the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act, or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or by the Bylaws of the SAC, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.

Seal i.

Corporate Seal The corporate seal of the SAC shall consist of the two concentric circles between which is the name of the SAC and in the center of which is the word "Seal", the year of incorporation and the state of incorporation.

ii.

Championship Seal The Championship seal of the SAC shall consist of “SAC” in block letters with a star in the middle of the “A” and a semi-circle swoosh beginning at the top of the “S” and continuing under the letters.

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iii.

Use of Corporate or Championship Seal The use of the Corporate or Championship Seal is prohibited without prior written consent from the Office of the Commissioner. There will be a rights fee of $150 assessed to any entity that receives permission to use the Corporate or Championship Seal. In addition, a royalty fee will be negotiated, if applicable.

Fiscal Year The Board of Directors has determined that the fiscal year of the SAC shall be July 1 - June 30.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers Each director, officer, employee or agent of the SAC shall be entitled to indemnification or reimbursement by the SAC for any expenses or liabilities incurred by him or her under the circumstances permitting such indemnification or reimbursement under the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act and subject to the conditions and limitations on such indemnifications and reimbursements set forth in said Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Board of Directors may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the SAC against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the SAC would have the power to indemnify him or her against such liability.

ARTICLE IV. A.

MEMBERSHIP

Initial Member Institutions Charter members of the South Atlantic Conference are Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Elon College, Gardner-Webb College, Lenoir-Rhyne College, Mars Hill College, Presbyterian College and Wingate College.

Current Member Institutions Current members of the South Atlantic Conference are Anderson University, Brevard College, Carson-Newman College, Catawba College, Coker College [May 2012], Lenoir-Rhyne University, Lincoln-Memorial University, Mars Hill College, Newberry College, Queens University of Charlotte [May 2012], Tusculum College and Wingate University.

National Affiliation The SAC is affiliated with Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Qualification To be a member of the SAC, institutions must be fully accredited senior institutions of higher education by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)/Commission on Colleges (COC) and must be members in good standing of the NCAA. [24]

Member institutions must be fully compatible with the goals and aspirations of the SAC, as set forth in the Bylaws. Member institutions must be geographically compatible and must abide by all SAC bylaws, rules and regulations. E.

Application Application for membership shall be made in writing to the Board of Directors by the chief executive officer of the interested party. If an evaluation visit is recommended and approved by the Board of Directors, the applicant institution will arrange with the commissioner for an evaluation visit by the conference. The conference representatives will be selected by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and be comprised of all or part of the following: at least one president, the commissioner, at least one director of athletics, one faculty athletics representative, one senior woman administrator and the conference national student-athlete advisory committee representative. [June 2010] The evaluation visit will be an in-depth review of the state of the institution’s academic and athletic programs, to include, but not limited to: 

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   

A presentation by the institution on its athletic program. This presentation will include information on the program’s philosophy; sports sponsorship; personnel; records and schedules for the past three years, including any upcoming commitments; the athletics budget for the last three years, including the most current; information on a faculty athletics committee or similar body overseeing athletics and any constitution, bylaws or similar documents for such a committee; information on booster organizations and any constitution, bylaws or similar documents for such organizations. [Note: budget information should include athletic scholarship and equivalencies by sport]. A presentation on compliance with NCAA regulations. This should follow the prescribed ISSG if completed within three years prior to the visit and include any written reports or policy changes as a result of the study. Additionally, conference representatives will review institutional financial aid and eligibility certification procedures and records to ensure compliance. A tour of campus and athletic facilities. Other activities at the request of the commissioner or the institution. A private meeting of the evaluation group before concluding the visit to outline a report for the conference. Expenses for the evaluation visit shall be paid by the applicant institution and include: travel expenses, overnight accommodations and applicable meals. Mileage rates will be reimbursed at the applicant’s current rate. [June 2010]

Institutions may be granted admission into the conference by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. The vote will be by written ballot. Once an institution is granted admission into the Conference, they will be assessed with a one-time $40,000 buy-in fee. [25]

Withdrawal Membership in the SAC is voluntary. Any institution desiring to withdraw their membership must inform the Council of Presidents no later than May 31 two years prior to their anticipated departure. In such event, the withdrawal date shall become effective May 31, two years following the filing date. A withdrawing member must remain an active member of the Conference and comply with all Conference regulations until the effective withdrawal date. This includes the payment of dues. A withdrawing member shall not be entitled to any rebate and/or other accumulated assets of the Conference. If a withdrawing member is unable to comply with the withdrawal stipulations, it will be liable for the sum equal to two yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dues.

Termination Institutional membership may be terminated or suspended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. The vote will be by written ballot.

Dues Dues will be assessed annually and will be based on a sufficient amount to cover all operating costs of the SAC. The Athletic Directors Committee will offer a recommendation on the amount of annual dues one month prior to the annual spring meeting. The Board of Directors will determine the amount of the annual dues at the annual spring meeting.

ARTICLE V.

SAC OFFICE

The principal office of the SAC shall be located in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. The registered office of the SAC required by law to be maintained in the State of South Carolina may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office.

Under the direct supervision of the Commissioner, the office will perform the following primary functions: A.

Oversee all regular season competition and Conference Championships and provides necessary personnel for supervision as well as presentation of awards

Develop and distribute annual Conference schedules

Serve as a liaison between the NCAA and the member institutions and assist the membership in the area of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations

Act as a media/public relations liaison between the member institutions and the various Conference media outlets [26]

Collect and report statistical data for each conference sport and inform the membership and media about contest results, Conference standings and statistics and upcoming Conference events.

ARTICLE VI. A.

CONFERENCE OFFICERS

Officers SAC officers are as follows: 1.

President The chair of the Board of Directors is the Conference President.

Vice-President The vice-chair of the Board of Directors is the Conference Vice-President.

Secretary-Treasurer The Commissioner of the SAC shall also serve as Secretary-Treasurer.

Governance Committees The SAC is governed by three (3) committees: the Council of Presidents, the Athletic Directors Council and the Faculty Athletic Representative Committee. The Council of Presidents may establish standing and/or ad hoc committees, as deemed necessary. The Commissioner is responsible for the administrative functions associated with committee operations.

Quorum A simple majority of the membership of each committee constitutes a quorum. Normally, passage or adoption of a proposal is based upon the number of member institutions present and voting.

ARTICLE VII.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The affairs and property of the SAC shall be managed by the Board of Directors, otherwise referred to as the Council of Presidents.

The Council of Presidents shall consist of the chief executive officer of each member institution or designee. The designee shall not be a member of the Athletic Directors Council (ADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) or the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee (FARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s).

Each member institution shall have one indivisible vote.

The Council of Presidents is the governing body of the Conference with final responsibility for all matters. [27]

The Council of Presidents will focus on policy development and delegate operational responsibility for the conference to the extent allowed by law to the Athletic Directors Council, except for the following powers which are reserved: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

All financial matters, Academic standards, Eligibility policies, Selection and employment of the conference commissioner, Conference membership, and Athletic scholarship limitations.

ARTICLE VIII. A.

COMMITTEES

Governing Committees The Council of Presidents, the Athletic Directors Council and the Faculty Athletic Representative Committee may be sometimes hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Governing Committees." 1.

Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the current chair and vice-chair and the most recent past chair of the Council of Presidents.

Athletic Directors Committee (AD) a.

The Athletic Directors Council shall consist of the Athletic Director of each member institution or designee. The chair of the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee or designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Athletic Directors Council.

The Athletic Directors Council shall be a recommending body to the Council of Presidents.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the Athletic Directors Council meetings.

Authority for operational decisions resides with the Athletic Directors Council, except those powers reserved by the Council of Presidents or assigned to the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee.

The Athletic Directors Council shall conduct the business and administer the affairs of the SAC in accordance with the Conference Bylaws and Sport Policies.

The Commissioner will assist the Athletic Directors Council, as appropriate.

Operational duties that have not been assigned in this document will become the responsibility of the Athletic Directors Council.

Select the male and female Conference â&#x20AC;&#x153;Athlete of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? recipients. [28]

Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee (FAR) a.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall consist of the FAR of each member institution. The chair of the Athletic Directors Council or designee shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee.

The FAR Committee shall also be a recommending body to the Council of Presidents.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the FAR Committee meeting.

The FAR Committee shall be responsible for implementing and interpreting eligibility rules and regulations for each Conference sport and for developing recommendations that pertain to academic standards and eligibility.

Select the sport specific Scholar-Athlete of the Year and the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award recipients.

Advisory and Sport Committees The Council of Presidents, by resolution adopted by a majority of the then existing member institutions, may designate one or more additional committees which shall be vested with such powers as may be delegated to them in such resolution. 1.

Senior Woman Administrators Committee (SWA) a.

The Senior Woman Administrators Committee shall consist of the SWA from each member institution.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the SWA Committee meeting.

Officers i. ii.

The chair of the SWA Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years. The Conference office liaison in attendance shall produce a written report of the meeting no later than two weeks after the meeting. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the Commissioner the chair of the Athletic Directors Council, the AD liaison to the SWA committee and the members of the SWA Committee.

Meetings The two (2) annual meetings of the SWA Committee shall be held on a mutually agreed upon time and date in the fall and in conjunction with the annual spring meeting.

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Compliance Coordinators Committee The purpose of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be to serve as a collective resource to the membership. a.

The Compliance Coordinators Committee shall consist of the compliance designee from each member institution.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the Compliance Coordinators Committee meeting.

Officers

The chair of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.

ii.

The Conference office liaison in attendance shall produce a written report of the meeting no later than two weeks after the meeting. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the Commissioner, the chair of the Athletic Directors Council, the AD liaison to the Compliance Coordinators committee and the members of the Compliance Coordinators Committee.

Meetings The annual meeting of the Compliance Coordinators Committee shall be held during the fall on the campus of the Committee's Chair. Other meeting dates may be assigned by the Conference office.

Coaches Committees The purpose of the sport specific Coaches Committees shall be to discuss sport specific business and propose Conference policies, as necessary. a.

The sport specific Coaches Committee shall consist of the head coach from each conference member. All conference sponsored varsity sport shall have a sport specific Coaches Committee

Each member institution shall have one vote at each sport specific Coaches Committee meeting.

Officers i.

The chair of each sport specific Coaches Committees shall be selected by institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.

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ii.

The Conference office liaison in attendance shall produce a written report of the meeting no later than two weeks after the meeting. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the Commissioner, the chair of the Athletic Directors Council, the AD liaison to the sport specific Coaches Committee and the members of the respective Coaches Committee.

Meetings Each sport specific Coaches Committee shall have one (1) annual mandatory meeting during which the head coaches discuss sport specific business and make necessary recommendations.

Sports Information Directors Committee (SID) The purpose of the SID Committee shall be to recommend guidelines for the public recognition of individual athletic programs and Conference sports. a.

The SID Committee shall consist of the sports information director for each member institution.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the SID Committee meeting.

Officers

The chair of the SID Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.

ii.

Meetings The annual meeting of the SID Committee shall be held during the annual spring meeting (Revised, June, 2006)

Athletic Trainers Committee The purpose of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be to establish guidelines for the safety of student athletes and develop recommended procedures for the areas of insurance, substance abuse and assistance for visiting teams. All SAC Athletic Trainers must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association. . a.

The Athletic Trainers Committee shall consist of head athletic trainer of each member institution.

Each member institution shall have one vote at the Athletic Trainers Committee meeting. [31]

Officers i.

The chair of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be selected by institutional alphabetical order. The term of appointment shall be for two years.

ii.

The Conference office liaison in attendance shall produce a written report of the meeting no later than two weeks after the meeting. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the Commissioner, the chair of the Athletic Directors Council, the AD liaison to the Athletic Trainers Committee and the members of the Athletic Trainers Committee.

Meetings The annual meeting of the Athletic Trainers Committee shall be held during the fall on the campus of the Committee's Chair.

ARTICLE IX.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

The Office of the Commissioner shall be located at a place designated by the Council of Presidents.

The Commissioner shall report to the Council of Presidents and be paid a salary to be determined by the Council of Presidents. The term of his/her first contract shall not exceed two years.

The Commissioner shall present a budget for consideration to the Council of Presidents at least two weeks prior to the annual spring meeting of the Council. This budget requires council approval.

The Commissioner shall have the powers necessary for the effective performance of his/her duties.

The Commissioner's duties shall be: 1.

Serve as the chief administrative officer of the Conference and sign all documents requiring a Conference signatory on behalf of the Conference membership.

Act as the Conference Secretary-Treasurer and receive, collect and distribute all income received by the Conference as directed by the Council of Presidents.

Select and engage assistants and employees as may be authorized by the Council of Presidents and fix their compensation within the limits of approved budgets.

Interpret and enforce all rules and regulations of the Conference and the NCAA. This responsibility shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, broad discretionary powers to supervise investigations, hold hearings and impose temporary or permanent measures against member institutions, their personnel and students for conduct judged to be in violation of the spirit as well as the letter of Conference Bylaws and/or Sport Policies. The above shall be carried out under procedures as set forth in the Conference Bylaws.

Serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Council of Presidents, Athletic Directors, Faculty Representatives and all other Conference Committees. [32]

Work with the governance committee chairs to arrange conference meetings and prepare meeting agendas and materials. Produce and distribute all meeting minutes and provide notification of all decisions made by the Conference governing committees.

Update and distribute copies of the Conference Bylaws and Sport Policies to each member institution's President, Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director on an annual basis.

Administer all sports information activities to include media guide publications, press releases, and statistical reports.

Receive and review all eligibility forms and certify the procedures for eligibility and compliance utilized by each institution.

10.

Appoint officials for all Conference contests (between member institutions) and for nonConference contests, as requested.

11.

Encourage and promote collegial relations among the member institutions, their students and alumni. Offer advice and assistance in resolving membership disputes.

12.

Conduct a continuing educational program to promote the development of better sportsmanship and game environment, respect for the amateur spirit and understanding of the values of competitive athletics. Exert reasonable effort to acquaint the public with the ethics and high ideals that motivate the Conference in its conduct of intercollegiate athletics.

13.

Initiate and formulate income producing and cost saving initiatives in association with Conference championships and other approved avenues. Seek and present cost saving measures for Conference athletic programs.

14.

Visit each Conference member at least once each year to observe and evaluate the operation of its intercollegiate athletic program.

15.

Provide assistance to non-member institutions, as appropriate.

16.

Select and purchase awards and trophies awarded by the Conference.

17.

Perform other duties as directed by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee, Athletic Director Council and/or the Council of Presidents.

18.

Perform other duties as required per the Conference Bylaws.

ARTICLE X. A.

MEETINGS

Chair of Meetings The chair of the Governing Committees and Advisory/Sport Committees will be determined by institutional alphabetical order or by election within the respective committee. The term shall be for two years and shall begin on July 1 [33]

Minutes The Commissioner shall be present at the annual meetings of the Governing Committees and shall be responsible for the recording, transcribing and distribution of minutes of said meetings to the appropriate personnel of the member institutions within 10 working days of the respective meetings. Minutes for the Advisory/Sports Committees shall be recorded by the designated Conference office liaison in attendance.

Agenda The chairs of the Governing and Advisory/Sports Committees, in conjunction with the Commissioner's office, shall publish the meeting agenda and anticipated action items to all members no later than 10 working days prior to the meeting. Agenda items that require an official conference vote should be reported to the Commissioner at least two weeks prior to the applicable meeting. Exceptions will follow the procedures set forth in Roberts' Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

Conduct The committee chairs and Commissioner are responsible for seeing that all meetings are run in a timely, organized and professional manner. Published agenda and itinerary items should be adhered to strictly.

Attendance Attendance at all Conference meetings is required in order to sustain the orderly and professional operation of the Conference. The meeting minutes will include a roster of those present and not present. If an individual is unable to attend a specific Conference meeting, they must notify the Conference office within one week prior to the meeting. In addition, it is strongly encouraged that the individual designate a representative to attend the meeting in their place.

Site Site selection for regular meetings of all Conference committees shall be the responsibility of the incumbent chair of such committee, in cooperation with the Commissioner.

Schedule of Meetings 1.

The Council of Presidents shall meet twice a year at a time and place to be arranged by the chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. The fall meeting shall include members of the Council of Presidents, only. The annual spring meeting shall include members of the FAR Committee and the Athletic Directors Council.

The FAR Committee shall meet periodically throughout the year. A summary report shall be filed at the annual spring meeting. [34]

The Athletic Directors Council shall meet four times a year at a time and place to be arranged by the chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. A summary report shall be filed at the annual spring meeting.

The Advisory/Sports Committees shall each meet once a year at a time and place to be arranged by the chair, in consultation with the Commissioner. A summary report shall be filed with the Athletics Directors at the annual spring meeting.

ARTICLE XI.

SPONSORSHIP OF NCAA LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS

The following process will be followed for the Conference to sponsor and submit legislative proposals: a.

b. c.

Proposals for Conference-sponsored NCAA legislation may be submitted to the Conference by any member institution, the Conference Commissioner, or the Conference Executive Committee. Proposals must be circulated to each member institution at least three weeks prior to the annual Conference meeting in June and will only be considered at the June meeting. Voting on such proposals will be by a recorded roll call vote at a joint meeting of the AD Council and the FAR Committee. A two-thirds vote (one vote per school) in favor is required for the proposal to be recommended to the Presidents Council. If the proposal is approved, with at least a two-thirds vote (one per school) in favor, by the Presidents Council, the Conference Commissioner shall be responsible for submitting the appropriate documents to the NCAA for the proposal to be considered at the next NCAA Convention. [Adopted June 2011]

ARTICLE XII. A.

ELIGIBILITY RULES AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS

General Policy Each member institution shall apply the NCAA and SAC individual and institutional eligibility requirements for regular and post-season games as well as for all scrimmages against outside competition. The most restrictive of the institutional, SAC or NCAA regulations will be applicable in all cases.

SAC Eligibility All NCAA (DII) Eligibility rules are applicable for entrance and participation in a Conference contest.

Participation While Ineligible In a team sport, if a member institution is found to have played an ineligible student-athlete against a Conference opponent, the Commissioner shall declare any wins the institution had during that time nullified. Overall records, Conference records and championship results shall be adjusted to reflect the nullifications. The member institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted record with the nullifications cannot improve a teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position in the Conference standings or seeding in a Conference postseason tournament. 14 [35]

In an individual sport, the Commissioner shall declare the ineligible student-athlete’s place finish/result (or championship) vacated. The team’s place finish shall be recalculated using only the place finishes/results of the eligible student-athletes. [June 2010] D.

Intra-Conference Transfer Rule A student-athlete who transfers from a SAC institution (A) to another SAC institution (B) is required to complete one full academic year of residence (see NCAA bylaw 14.5.1.1) at the certifying institution (B) before being eligible to compete or represent the institution. Any appeal of this rule by a student-athlete must be conducted per the NCAA One-Time Transfer Exception bylaw (14.5.5.3.10-[c]). SAC Appeals Process 1. The student-athlete must submit a written request to the Director of Athletics for an appeals hearing. 2. The Director of Athletics (or designee) shall inform the student-athlete in writing, within 14 consecutive days from receipt of the student-athlete’s written request, that he or she, on request, shall be provided a hearing. 3. The hearing shall be conducted by an institutional entity or committee outside of the athletics department (e.g. the office of student-affairs; office of the dean of students; or a committee composed of the faculty athletics representative, student-athletes and nonathletics faculty/staff members). 4. The notification of the hearing opportunity shall include a copy of the institution’s policies and procedures for conducting the required hearing. 5. The institution shall conduct the hearing within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a student-athlete’s request for the hearing. 6. The student-athlete will be notified, in writing, within 5 days of the committee’s decision. 7. A copy of the notification will be sent to the Conference office. [June 2010] Additionally, other appropriate National Letter of Intent regulations, NCAA DII transfer legislation and progress-toward-degree legislation are applicable. [January 2007]

ARTICLE XIII. A.

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

Role of Commissioner The Commissioner shall investigate reports of alleged violations of rules and regulations of the Conference and/or the NCAA. Alleged violations must be reported in writing. The Commissioner shall be the principal enforcement officer of the Conference Bylaws and Sport Policies, but shall not undertake significant investigative responsibilities except in a supervisory capacity. The Commissioner may initiate an investigation of an institution upon his own initiative. A Conference President, Athletic Director or FAR may also submit a written request for the Commissioner to conduct an investigation of another institution. In either case, the Commissioner must inform the President prior to conducting any specific inquiry at their respective institution. [36]

Intra-Conference Violation Report Procedures In order to limit intra-conference problems, the following procedures are recommended, but not required, for the purpose of reporting a potential violation of Conference and/or NCAA rules by another Conference member.

The Athletic Director of the accusing institution must submit a written inquiry or report of the potential violation to the Athletic Director of the offending institution, with a copy to the Commissioner.

The Athletic Director of the accused institution should investigate the reported offense and forward a written response back to the Athletic Director of the accusing institution within in 10 working days, with a copy to the Commissioner.

Any discovery of a Conference violation must be reported in writing to the Conference office. Any discovery of an NCAA violation must be reported to the NCAA with a copy to the Conference office.

If necessary, the Council of Presidents shall determine whether to refer a violation of NCAA bylaws to the NCAA for a full-scale investigation by that body.

Procedures for a Violation of the SAC Bylaws and/or Sport Policies If an institution violates a bylaw and/or sport policy of the Conference, the institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President should enact a committee to review the violation. The committee should include the FAR, the Director of Athletics, a senior administrative official and any other individuals deemed appropriate by the President. 1.

A written report of the findings shall be sent to the President of the Conference and the Commissioner within a period of time deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.

If the investigation reveals that a violation does or may exist, the institution has the right to request a hearing. The Commissioner shall determine the date and site for the hearing, in consultation with the President, the FAR, and the Athletic Director of the member institution involved.

The Commissioner may elect to hear a case privately or appoint a review panel to assist him/her in the hearing.

If the Commissioner/review panel concludes that the institution has committed a violation, or if representatives of the institution fail to appear at the hearing, the Commissioner may impose penalties such as, but not limited to, those listed in Appendix A.

Upon request, the Commissioner shall report the results of any investigations related to violations of Conference rules and regulation during an executive session of the Council of Presidents. He/she shall also render an annual report at the annual spring meeting of his/her enforcement activities, including interpretations of and rulings on general and special regulations.

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Other Cases All other cases will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Council of Presidents. The President from the involved institution may not participate as a member of the Council of Presidents hearing body. The institution, any employee or student thereof involved in the case shall have an opportunity to present their case to the hearing body and to be represented by legal counsel. The decision of the Council of Presidents must be rendered within one week after the hearing. The Council of Presidents has the authority to impose penalties as described in the Appendix.

Sportsmanship The Commissioner shall be authorized to investigate cases involving unsportsmanlike conduct of coaches, institutional officials, participants on teams or members of the team party representing a member institution. If there is sufficient evidence of unsportsmanlike conduct, he/she shall be authorized to impose such penalties as deemed appropriate. Such penalties may include, but are not limited, to those listed in Appendix A.

Penalties Penalties imposed by the Commissioner shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect until and unless they are set aside by the Council of Presidents upon appeal. The Athletic Directors Council (excluding the offending institution) or FAR (excluding the offending institution) may request by a majority vote that the Presidents Council hear an appeal of the Commissioner's decision.

ARTICLE XIV.

APPEALS

The decision of the Commissioner in any proceedings under Article XIII may be appealed. Such an appeal must be made by the involved institution within ten working days after receiving the notice of action by registered mail. Any appeals received after the ten working days window has expired will not be processed. A.

Appeals Process 1.

Requests for an appeal of an interpretative decision, violations or penalties imposed by the Commissioner may be presented to the Athletic Directors Council or FAR Committee through their Committee Chairman. The institution requesting an appeal must submit a written request that identifies the specific offense and corresponding rationale for which the appeal is being made. The request must include the signature of the President, FAR and Athletic Director from the institution that is seeking an appeal.

The Athletic Directors Council and/or FAR Committee shall review the written request and may recommend by a majority vote (excluding the offending institution) that the Council of Presidents hear an appeal of the Commissioner's decision. The written recommendation for a hearing by the Council of Presidents must include the specific offense and corresponding rational for which the hearing would be warranted.

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The appeal proceeding shall be limited in scope and will not constitute a new hearing of the case.

The decision shall be rendered only after affording any institution, employee, or student involved in the appealed portion of the case with an opportunity to be heard and to be represented by legal counsel.

Ruling Timeline The Council of Presidents shall render a decision within five business days after hearing the appeal. The ruling will be considered final and the case will be ineligible for further appeal, except as listed below.

Additional Appeals The Council of Presidents may consider a request to reopen a case based upon receipt of new evidence or facts of prejudicial error from the original hearing or appeals procedure. If the Council determines not to reopen a case, the case is not eligible for further appeal.

ARTICLE XV. A.

SAC SPORTS

Recognition of Sports The following sports are recognized as SAC championship sports with the year started in parenthesis: Men Baseball (1989-90) Basketball (1989-90) Cross Country (1993-94) Football (1975-76) Golf (1989-90) Lacrosse (2013-14) Soccer (1989-90) Tennis (1989-90) Outdoor Track and Field (2013-14)

Women Basketball (1989-90) Cross Country (1993-94) Golf (1999-00) Lacrosse (2013-14) Soccer (1990-91) Softball (1989-90) Tennis (1989-90) Outdoor Track and Field (2013-14) Volleyball (1989-90)

A South Atlantic Conference member is encouraged to sponsor all sports listed above and conference affiliation can be impacted if a member does not sponsor the majority of these sports at the varsity level. All SAC members must schedule other SAC members that sponsor a championship sport in accordance with SAC scheduling guidelines. B.

Minimum Requirements for Recognition Fifty percent (50%) of the member institutions must sponsor a sport for two (2) consecutive years and all years thereafter in order for that sport to be recognized as a Conference sport. In such cases, the SAC Presidents Council may vote to approve regular season competition (when applicable) and the determination of a Conference champion and/or Conference tournament. [Amended June 2010]

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If a member institution sponsors a sport at the varsity level that is also a conference championship sport, the member institution may not â&#x20AC;&#x153;opt outâ&#x20AC;? of competing at the conference level in that sport. [June 2012] C.

Competitiveness Member institutions must make a good faith effort to be competitive in each Conference sponsored sport by maintaining appropriate operating budgets and providing adequate facilities.

Staffing Member institutions must make a good faith effort to staff each Conference sponsored sport with a full-time employee of the institution whose dedication to the coaching field is appropriate to the task.

ARTICLE XVI. A.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Definition Financial assistance shall be construed to include any and all financial aid, which is institutionally controlled and allocated as defined by the NCAA (DII) standards.

Maximum Financial Assistance The maximum amount of athletic aid that a Conference institution may award per sport shall be as follows: SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE Financial Aid Limits 2012-13

Football

SAC Athletic Aid Maximum

NCAA Maximum Equivalency

25.0

36.0

Men's Cross 1.5 Country

5.0

Baseball

5.0

9.0

Men's Basketball

8.5

10.0

Men's Golf

1.5

3.6

Men's Soccer

4.0

9.0

Men's Tennis

2.0

4.5

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Women's Cross Country

1.8

6.0

Women's Basketball

8.5

10.0

Women's Soccer

4.5

9.9

Softball

4.0

7.2

Volleyball

4.0

8.0

Women's Golf

2.25

5.4

Women's Tennis

2.67

6.0

Total

75.22

129.6

Compliance with Financial Limitations Beginning 1992-93, all member institutions that vie for a Conference Championship in the sports listed above must be in full compliance with the financial limitations by the beginning of the each academic year and sports season. Comprehensive financial aid limits shall not be greater than the NCAA DII maximum limits.

Counting Process The method for financial aid computation shall be the same as the NCAA (DII) method of calculating financial aid.

Federal and State Assistance Such assistance shall be awarded as per requirements for students not participating in the intercollegiate athletic program.

Direct Cost Limit The maximum amount of financial aid that a student-athlete (recruited or non-recruited) may receive shall not exceed direct cost, which is defined to include only tuition and fees and on-campus room and board. 1.

If a student-athlete receives entitlement aid (e.g. Pell grant, SEOG, state tuition grant), they may also receive additional institutionally controlled financial aid. The total of the entitlement and institutionally controlled financial aid may not exceed the direct cost of the institution.

Pell grant funds shall be used for direct educational expenses at all SAC institutions. [41]

Only Pell grant recipients (full or partial) may receive book expenses. The dollar amount for the cost of books will be determined every two years by averaging the actual cost of books at each SAC institution. A Pell grant recipient may receive financial aid in excess of the direct cost limit, not to exceed the value of the SAC predetermined cost of books, only if his/her entitlement and institutionally controlled financial aid equals the direct cost of the institution.

ARTICLE XVII.

RULES FOR PRACTICE AND PLAY

All NCAA DII guidelines as outlined in Bylaw 17 will be followed. All Conference sport specific rules for practice and play may be found in the Sport Policies.

APPENDIX A.

PENALTIES

The offending institution or staff member may be reprimanded, privately or publicly, by the Commissioner and warned against repetition of the offense.

The guilty staff member may be denied the privilege of contact with any prospective or present athlete for a period of up to one year. The same penalty may be imposed upon all staff members of the sport involved.

The institution may be denied the right to schedule games with other Conference members in the sport in which the violation occurred. This action shall be subject to approval of the Council of Presidents.

The Commissioner shall have the authority to fine any member institution a maximum of $1,000.00 for any violation of the Bylaws and Sport Policies. Fines assessed shall be paid within thirty (30) days after final determinations.

The Commissioner may order severance of athletic relations with the offending institution. This action shall be subject to the approval of the Council of Presidents.

The Commissioner may declare the ineligibility of individual team members, of a team or teams for Conference Championships.

The Commissioner may determine that contests against a college on probation for violations in a sport may be determined not to count in Conference standings in that sport. The Commissioner may restrict a coach involved in violations from any coaching activity for a period of time up to one year.

The Commissioner may issue a reduction in the number of initial grants in football or basketball for one or more years.

10.

The Commissioner may issue a reduction in the maximum allowable grants (equivalency) in a sport for one or more years.

11.

The Commissioner may require the disassociation of the institution from a booster club or club member, or the reorganization of such a club controlled by the institution. [42]

12.

The Commissioner may restrict a coach from summer sports camp activity.

13.

The Commissioner may require an annual or periodic report from a coach, FAR, Athletic Director, or other college official concerning the status of compliance in a sport or with any area of the athletic program.

14.

The Commissioner may require student athletes to be withheld from future competition because of the violation of Conference Regulations to include but not limited to unsportsmanlike conduct.

15.

On behalf of the Council of Presidents, the Commissioner may require an institution to show cause as to why its membership should not be terminated if appropriate action is not taken against a representative of the institution found to have been involved in serious violations.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

FOOTBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Football Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head football coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Football Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding football matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Football Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for football and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all football recommendations during its June meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Football Committee shall be chaired by a head football coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005).

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Football Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Football Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner no later than May 1.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the chair, Athletic Director Liaison and Conference office. 1

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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations 1.

All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

The home team will be responsible for providing the following for the visiting team: a. The best available dressing/locker room and halftime accommodations, which include restroom and shower facilities (soap and towels are the responsibility of the visiting team); b. A key (or security guard) for the dressing/locker room; c. Sufficient coolers, ice, water and cups on the sideline and in the dressing/locker room; d. Four (4) cases of soft/sport drinks to be used at halftime or at the conclusion of the game, and; e. Sufficient chairs/benches and tables on the sideline.

The visiting team will be responsible for providing the following: a. Its own headphone system; b. Its own pregame and postgame meal arrangements; and c. Its own heating/cooling units.

Game Management The home team shall be responsible for the following game management items. The training of certain personnel (when applicable) shall also be the responsibility of the home team. a. Sufficient parking for busses and support vans; b. A game itinerary including pregame and halftime activities; c. Appropriate sideline security; 2

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d. Emergency medical technician and ambulance on call (preferably on site) throughout the game; e. Stretcher, backboard, crutches, splints and cart; f. First down chain, marker and chain crew; and g. Ball persons on both sideline. C.

Tobacco Ban The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the competition site, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post round interviews Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the event. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual as well as the most current edition of the NCAA Football Playing Rules. A.

General Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference games will be played according to the most current NCAA Football Rules and Regulations publication.

The field of play and sidelines must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Football Rules and Regulations publication.

The home team shall wear dark colored jerseys and the visiting team shall wear light colored jerseys.

The home team shall provide a minimum of four (4) game balls during normal conditions and a minimum of six (6) game balls during inclement weather. The visiting team has the option of using its own balls when on offense.

One hour prior to the start of the game, the warm-up area will be formatted in an ‘Lshape’ with the long side on the side of each team’s bench. The end zones are to be determined by the home team. Kickers are permitted to use the other half of the field to warm-up until 60 minutes prior to the start of the game.

No complimentary tickets will be provided to the visiting team for any Conference game.

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The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference games: “The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the stadium. Further, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.”

Extra Periods If a game is tied at the conclusion of the fourth quarter, the NCAA tiebreaker system as described in the most current edition of the NCAA Football Playing Rules shall be used. Regular Season Schedule

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular season.

The total allowable number of regular season games is 11.

Sites for the contests alternate home/away over a two-year period.

If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall be designated as the Conference game.

All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the start of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs.

Delayed/Postponed, Suspended Game and Rescheduling Policy 1.

For all Conference games, up to 60 minutes prior to the kick-off the decision to delay the start of or postpone the game shall rest with the host institution’s administration and in consultation with the administration of the visiting team and the Commissioner.

The officials’ jurisdiction begins 60 minutes before the scheduled kick-off and ends when the referee determines the score to be final.

Subsequent to the start of the game, if the officials declare the game suspended due to inclement weather and/or unplayable field conditions, the following procedures shall be followed:

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a. If fewer than three (3) quarters have been completed, the game will be resumed as soon as possible on the same day, conditions permitting. Games that must be postponed to another day shall not start any later than the originally scheduled kickoff time, unless mutually agreed upon by both institutions. b. If a game is suspended after the completion of the third quarter and cannot be resumed on the same day, the game shall be declared complete for the purpose of Conference standings. c. If the game is tied at the end of the third quarter and cannot be resumed on the same day, the game will be resumed the next day, conditions permitting. d. In the event that the game cannot be resumed the next day, a decision to postpone the game to a weekday or cancel the game should be made by the Athletic Directors of both institutions and the Commissioner. Every reasonable effort will be made to play the game on its scheduled day or the next day. 4.

A Conference game that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a non-conference game.

If a Conference game cannot be played as scheduled and the Conference office, in consultation with the involved institutions, determines that the game cannot be rescheduled, then the game will be considered no contest and will not count as a win or a loss for either team. In such a situation, the final regular-season standings shall be determined by the number of Conference losses. Any resulting ties will be broken based on the head-to-head results of the tied teams.

The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference game due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench. c. The site change will not affect the following yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule.

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Film Exchange 1.

All Conference members must use the Game Tape Exchange system for the purpose of the Conference film exchange policy. A complete copy of the South Atlantic Conference Film Exchange Policy will be provided to each head coach and Athletic Director prior to the start of the season and may also be obtained from the Conference office at any time. [July 2008]

All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website.

All non-conference away games shall be uploaded as soon as reasonably possible upon the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to campus from the road trip.

All home day games shall be uploaded by midnight of the same day. [June 2010]

All home night games shall be uploaded by 6:00 a.m. the following day. [June 2010]

When two conference teams are competing against one another, the home team is responsible for capturing and uploading the game film. The visiting team may film the game if it wishes, but the home team is responsible for uploading the game to the Game Tape Exchange website. The home team shall provide the visiting team with a covered filming area with access to power and space for two cameras. [June 2010]

All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for purposes of reviewing game film. [June 2009]

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and nonconference home games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Football Officials.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

Publicity 1.

Game results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than Sunday afternoon each week. Defensive statistics shall be reported to the Conference office each Monday following film review. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head football coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

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A First-Team and Second-Team Offense and Defense Preseason All-Conference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, cochampions shall be named.

SECTION 8. POSTSEASON PARTICIPATION Selection to participate in the NCAA Division II playoffs is based upon the decision of the Division II Football Committee per a recommendation from the Super Region 2 Advisory Committee. There is no automatic qualification in the sport of Division II football; therefore, the Conference champion is not guaranteed selection to the NCAA Division II playoffs. SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Players of the Year 1.

The Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Freshmen of the Year 1.

The Offensive and Defensive Freshmen of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those studentathletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Football Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

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Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be determined the Conference champion and will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the Conference champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A sixteen (16) person First-Team Offense All-Conference team and a sixteen (16) person Second-Team Offense All-Conference team shall be selected by the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Each team shall be comprised of one (1) quarterback, three (3) running backs, three (3) wide receivers, five (5) offensive linemen, one (1) tight end, one (1) long snapper, one (1) punter and one (1) placekicker. Winners will be selected by position. A studentathlete may be nominated for more than one position.

A thirteen (13) person First-Team Defense All-Conference and a thirteen (13) person Second-Team Defense All-Conference shall be selected by the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Each team shall be comprised of four (4) defensive linemen, four (4) linebackers, four (4) defensive backs and one (1) return specialist. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for more than one position.

In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011]

Jacobs Blocking Trophy 1.

The winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy shall be the top interior lineman or blocking back selected by a vote of the head football coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

The award is named in honor of William P. Jacobs, the founder and president of Presbyterian College from 1935 to 1945. The trophy is awarded by a member of the Jacobs family.

The winner will be awarded a plaque or trophy by the Jacobs family. 8

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SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference football student-athletes who have a 3.30 (June 2010) or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate.

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [June 1999]

The Conference Athletic Directors will select one male and one female student-athlete as Athlete of the Year. The Athletic Directors may vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

Nominees for the Scholar-Athlete must meet the following criteria: a. A minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA b. Be of sophomore status, at minimum c. Excel in academics, athletics and community/leadership activities.

Each sport in which the Conference awards a team champions will have one winner. The sport-specific winners shall be selected by the Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee at the end of each sport season. [June 2009]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award.

Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winners for the Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year. 9

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4. L.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All football student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of football at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select an Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Players of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Statistical Champions 1.

The football Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.

n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w. x. y. z.

Rushing Yards Per Game Passing Yards Per Game Total Offense Per Game Receptions Per Game Receiving Yards Per Game All-Purpose Yards Per Game Passing Efficiency Rating Punt Return Average Kick Return Average Punting Average Scoring Average (TDs) Scoring Average (Kicking) Field Goals Per Game

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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Field Goal Percentage Tackles Per Game Sacks Per Game Tackles For Loss Per Game Interceptions Per Game Team Scoring Offense Team Scoring Defense Team Passing Offense Team Passing Defense Team Rushing Offense Team Rushing Defense Team Total Offense Team Total Defense

SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

CROSS COUNTRY

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Cross Country Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country coach and the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Cross Country Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding cross country matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Cross Country Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for cross country and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all cross country recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Cross Country Committee shall be chaired by a head cross country coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Cross Country Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Cross Country Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the 1

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3. B.

Conference office. All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty. Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Playing Rules and Regulations All meets shall be conducted according to the most current NCAA Cross Country Rules and Regulations publication.

Regular Season Schedule There is no regular-season Conference scheduling requirement; however, Conference members are encouraged to schedule intra-Conference competition.

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Publicity 1.

Meet results must be reported to the Conference office by Monday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, rankings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head cross country coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

A First-Team Preseason All-Conference and a Second-Team Preseason All-Conference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Cross Country Championship shall be utilized. A.

Date and Site 1.

The men’s and women’s Conference Championships shall be conducted on the same date at the same site determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the championships are conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. (March 2003) Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Host Tusculum Mars Hill Catawba Lincoln Memorial Brevard Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne

The championship shall be scheduled for the Saturday two (2) weeks prior to the NCAA Regional Meet. The actual date will be set at least one (1) year in advance.

Playing Rules and General Regulations 1.

In even-numbered years, the men’s championship will start at 9:00 a.m. and the women’s championship will start at 10:15 a.m. In odd-numbered years, the women’s championship will start at 9:00 a.m. and the men’s championship will start at 10:00 a.m. [March 2004] 3

Date October 20 October 26 November 8 TBD TBD TBD TBD

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The men’s championship course shall be 8,000 meters and the women’s championship course shall be 5,000 meters.

The ‘course’ is defined as the ground lying between the starting line and the finish line, assigned by the legal path of the runner while in the race. The course must be properly measured, laid out and marked, as prescribed by Rule 8, Section 2 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

A properly marked official should be stationed at any location where there is any possibility of the runners going the wrong way and/or getting lost.

The start should be surveyed to permit each competitor to line up equidistant from the first turn and must be described per Rule 8, Section 3 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

Two elevated video cameras will be placed at the finish line in order to have a visual tool to assist in case of any discrepancies or protests. The finish area, line and chute must be described per Rule 8, Section 4 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

All team members must wear uniforms clearly indicating, through color, logo and combination of all worn outer garments, that they are from the same team. Visible undergarments on top (e.g. t-shirts) worn by team members must be of an identical solid color. Visible undergarments on the bottom (e.g. tights) must be of an identical solid color.

All participants are prohibited from wearing watches in the Conference championship. [April 2011]

The chair of the Cross Country Committee in conjunction with the Conference office shall be responsible for the distribution of all Conference championship information.

10.

The games committee shall consist of the chair of the Cross Country Committee, the Athletic Director Liaison for the Cross Country Committee and the head referee/official.

11.

The games committee, along with the host Athletic Director and a Conference representative will be responsible for making the decision to postpone the Championship in the event of inclement weather that could endanger the participants.

Squad Size and Entry Forms 1.

Squad sizes are unlimited.

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Official entry forms must be sent to the head coach of the host institution and the Conference office no later than the Monday prior to the Conference championship. The head coach of the host institution Conference office will be responsible for submitting the entry forms to the head referee/official.

Officials and Protests 1.

The Conference office, in conjunction with the host institution, will assign time recorders, place-finish recorders and a USATF Association certified official to serve as the head referee/official. The number of officials and their duties should be similar to those described in Rule 8, Section 5 of the most current NCAA Cross Country/Track & Field Rules and Regulations publication.

The head referee/official shall rule over any protests and his or her decision will be final. All protests must be filed within 10 minutes after the conclusion of the race, which is when the last runner crosses the finish line. A fee of $20 shall accompany the protest, which will be returned if the protest is upheld.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

Team Scoring 1.

Team scoring will be conducted according to the most current NCAA Cross Country Rules and Regulations publication.

Only the first seven (7) runners on any one team may be used in scoring places.

The score shall be determined by totaling the points of the first five (5) runners of each team to finish. The team scoring the lower number of points shall be the Conference champion.

Although the sixth (6th) and seventh (7th) runners of a team to finish do not score points toward their team’s total, their places, if better than those of any of the five of an opposing team, serve to increase the team score of the opponents.

If there is a tie in the team scoring, it shall be broken by comparing the place of each of the first five (5) team members versus their respective competitors on the opposing team (i.e. Team A’s first finisher vs. Team B’s first finisher, Team A’s second finisher vs. Team B’s second finisher, etc.). The team winning the majority (best of five) comparisons shall win the tiebreaker.

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Pre-Championship Conference Call 1.

On the Wednesday prior to the championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director(s), the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation and general championship details.

The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Runner of the Year 1.

The Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be the individual winner of the Conference championship meet.

The Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be the individual winner of the Conference championship meet.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Women’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year shall be the top female freshman finisher of the Conference championship meet. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005)

The Men’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year shall be the top male freshman finisher of the Conference championship meet. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005)

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the cross country coaches at the conclusion of the Conference championship meet. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the cross country coaches at the conclusion of the Conference championship meet. Coaches may not vote for themselves. 6

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3. D.

Team Champion 1.

The Team Champion will be awarded a trophy and also be considered the Conference Champion. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference Champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

A team that does not post a team score shall not receive points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. Such an institution shall have the right to appeal this decision to the Commissioner. [July 2004] A team that does not meet the NCAA minimum-contest requirements for cross country (5 contests with 5 participants), including the Conference championship, shall not receive points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. [July 2004]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Team Runner-Up The team that finishes second in the team scoring will be awarded a plaque.

All-Conference Teams 1.

The All-Conference team for both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country shall consist of seven (7) first-team members and seven (7) second-team members.

The top seven (1-7) finishers of the Conference championship meet shall be the first team.

The second seven (8-14) finishers of the Conference championship meet shall be the second team.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate.

All-Freshman Team 1.

The All-Freshman team for both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country shall consist of the top five (5) finishers of the Conference championship meet.

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference cross country student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The male and female Cross Country Runner of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete of the Year Award. [June 1999]

The Conference Athletic Directors will select one male and one female student-athlete as Athlete of the Year. The Athletic Directors may vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year. 8

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4. M.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All cross country student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of cross country at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

Runner of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a male and female Runner of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Runner of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

VOLLEYBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head volleyball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Volleyball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding volleyball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Volleyball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for volleyball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all volleyball recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Volleyball Committee shall be chaired by a head volleyball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Volleyball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Volleyball Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the winter or spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office. 1

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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. a. b.

3. B.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting. Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

Tobacco Ban The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season matches will be played according to the most current NCAA Volleyball Rules and Regulations publication.

Any NCAA experimental rule will be in effect for all Conference regular-season matches. [March 2002]

The court of play, standards and equipment must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Volleyball Rules and Regulations publication. 2

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Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any other coach inside or outside the Conference. The exchange of videos or the filming of a Conference match with the intent of scouting is strictly prohibited.

Team benches shall be on the opposite side of the spectator seating. [March 2005]

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season.

The scheduled date of a match may be changed based on mutual consent of the institutions involved.

All Conference regular season matches must be completed by the Saturday preceding the Conference tournament.

Rescheduling Policy 1. A Conference match that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions are unable to agree on a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999] 2.

The rescheduling of a Conference match shall take precedence over a nonconference match.

The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference match due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench. c. The site change will not affect the following yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule.

Match Management 1.

The match facility set-up and preparation shall be completed at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled match time. 3

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Adequate locker and meeting room facilities shall be available at least two hours prior to the scheduled match time.

The training room staffed with at least one (1) certified athletic trainer shall be available at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled match time.

The home team shall provide ice, water and cups for the visiting team’s bench.

The home team shall provide practice balls (a minimum of 20 is recommended) for the visiting team’s warm-up.

The court shall be available for warm-up 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the match. The first 30 minutes will be divided into two (2) fifteen minute segments, with the first segment for the home team and second segment for the visiting team. The remaining 60 minutes will follow NCAA protocol.

Each member institution is responsible for securing and training the following match personnel: a. b. c. d. e. f.

Match administrator; Scoreboard operator; Official scorers; Statisticians; Three-ball rotation crew; and Public address announcer.

The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference matches: “The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the gym. Further, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.”

Match Balls The Molten IV58L-N Super Touch will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament matches.

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and tournament matches will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials.

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The head official (R1) for any Conference match should have a minimum state rating. [March 1999]

Each member institution is responsible for securing and training two (2) line judges for each home match. Line judges shall wear standardized shirts of the same color with no logos of any kind (a SAC logo is acceptable) and slacks/shorts. Line judges are required to view the Professional Association of Volleyball Officials training video prior to working their first match. (April 2011)

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

Protests 1.

Officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the match shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest is legitimate (after proper investigation and counsel). If so, and the outcome of the match was affected, the match shall be replayed from the point of the protest.

Publicity 1.

All match results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head volleyball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

A First-Team Preseason All-Conference and a Second-Team Preseason AllConference shall be selected by the Conference sports information directors and released to the public at the same time as the Preseason Poll.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on matches against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion. 5

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Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship shall be utilized. A.

Date and Site 1.

The Conference tournament site shall be determined by an approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [March 2003] Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Host Brevard Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson Wingate Carson-Newman Tusculum

An institution may ‘pass’ its scheduled hosting opportunity one time and stay in the current rotation for the following year. If an institution chooses to ‘pass’ again the following year, it shall be moved to the end of the current rotation schedule. [April 2010]

The tournament shall be conducted on a Friday (Quarterfinals), Saturday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The top eight teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for eighth place, the Conference tiebreaking procedures described in Section 8-C will be used.

The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. All matches will be a best three (3) out of five (5) sets format. 6

Dates Nov. 16 - 18 Nov. 22-24 Nov. 14-16 TBD TBD TBD TBD

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Friday Quarterfinals

#1 vs. #8 #4 vs. #5 #2 vs. #7 #3 vs. #6

Saturday Semifinals

Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final

Winners of semifinal matches

The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine the match times for all rounds. No match will start earlier than the scheduled time. [March 1999]

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director. The court will be available for warm-up 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for the first match each day. There will be a minimum of 40 minutes available for warm-ups for the remaining matches.

For all tournament matches, the higher seed be designated as the home team and will wear light-colored uniforms.

For all matches, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the right of the scorerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table when facing the court.

The host institution shall provide practice/warm-up balls for the tournament. [March 1999]

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid. Should the regular season have cochampions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid.

Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference matches (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [March 2003] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison will begin with the highest seed possible and continue al the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. [April 2011] c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the head to head set record among the tied teams. 7

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d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the overall set record in Conference matches among the tied teams. e. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the point differential in matches involving the tied teams. f. If a tie still exists, a comparison of the overall point differential in Conference matches among the tied teams. g. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip. In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, steps ‘c through f’ above will be followed in order. If none of those steps break the tie, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner. D.

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

On the Wednesday prior to the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

Officials 1.

The SAC Coordinator of Volleyball Officials shall assign two (2) officials, two (2) line judges, one (1) official scorer and one (1) assistant scorekeeper (i.e. Libero tracker) for all matches of the tournament.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

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SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Volleyball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Volleyball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (See 9-G). Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Volleyball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season championship team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each team shall be comprised of eight (8) student-athletes and at least one (1) member of each team shall be a Libero. [Amended April 2012]

Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office and must be submitted by Monday following the conclusion of the regular season. [March 2008] 9

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In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s).

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011]

All-Freshman Team 1.

The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head volleyball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes regardless of position.

The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall be named the Freshman of the Year (see 9-B).

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Champion The tournament champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

A seven (7) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. a. The head coach of the tournament championship team will submit three (3) selections. b. The head coach of the tournament runner-up team will submit two (2) selections. c. The head coaches of the two teams eliminated in the semifinals will submit one (1) selection each.

Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the three (3) student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference volleyball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [Amended June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The volleyball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female studentathlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sportspecific Scholar-Athlete award.

Nominees for the Scholar-Athlete must meet the following criteria: a. A minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA b. Be of sophomore status, at a minimum c. Excel in academics, athletics and community/leadership activities.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award. 11

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Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winner for the Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at a minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All volleyball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of volleyball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week and Specialist of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week and a Specialist of the Week (e.g. Libero, setter, defensive specialist). [March 2007] The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week and Specialist of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Statistical Champions 1.

The volleyball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Hitting Percentage Kills Per Set Assists Per Set Blocks Per Set Service Aces Per Set Digs Per Set Team Hitting Percentage

h. i. j. k. l. m. n.

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Team Assists Per Game Team Kills Per Game Team Winning Percentage Team Opponent Hitting Percentage Team Blocks Per Game Team Service Aces Per Game Team Digs Per Game

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated August 2012)

MEN’S SOCCER

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Men’s Soccer Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s soccer coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Men’s Soccer Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding men’s soccer matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Men’s Soccer Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for men’s soccer and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all men’s soccer recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Men’s Soccer Committee shall be chaired by a head men’s soccer coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Men’s Soccer Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Men’s Soccer Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the winter or spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office. 1

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3. B.

All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. a.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any nonconference coach.

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Any head coach whose team receives a red card in three consecutive games or five red cards in one season shall be suspended one game. The suspension will occur at the next regular-season game, including the conference tournament. [March 2002]

The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

The field of play must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Rules and Regulations publication.

It is recommended that the team benches be on the opposite side of the spectator seating.

A Conference game that is halted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may continue if conditions permit within a maximum time of one hour. If the game is unable to continue and within the allotted time of one hour, the game shall be considered “no contest” if it has not progressed to 70 minutes. A “no contest” shall be rescheduled and played from the beginning with a 0-0 score; however, all cautions or ejections will stand. If the game has progressed to 70 minutes, the game will be considered official after the one-hour time limit.

If the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90 minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game will remain a tie.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

All Conference games will be scheduled as a doubleheader with the women’s teams playing the same day at the same location. [April 2011] A minimum of 2 ½ hours must be scheduled between the start of the doubleheader (e.g. 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) and the teams playing the second game must be allowed a minimum of 20 minutes of warm-up time on the actual game field. [April 2012]

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular season.

If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall be designated as the Conference game.

All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the Conference tournament.

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Rescheduling Policy 1.

A game that is cancelled after the visiting team has arrived on site (due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions) must be rescheduled at the first available date. [July 2005]

The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a nonconference match.

Game Balls and Ball Persons 1.

The home team shall supply no fewer than three game balls, all of which must meet the dimensions, style, shape and material according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

The home team shall provide a minimum of four (4) ball persons, preferably at least 10 years of age, at all games. Failure to abide by this policy will result in a reprimand from the Commissioner. [March 2005]

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials.

All Conference games shall use a three-person officiating system. If a scheduled official is not at the site, a two-person system shall be used until the third official arrives.

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Protests 1.

Officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest is legitimate (after proper investigation and counsel). If so, and the outcome of the game was affected, the game shall be replayed from the point of the protest.

Publicity 1.

All game results and statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

During the regular season, teams will be awarded three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss. The regular season champion will be the team with the highest point total based on games against conference opponents at the conclusion of the regular season and shall be declared the Conference champion. [March 2007]

Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, polices and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Soccer Championship shall be utilized.

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Date and Site 1.

Host Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson Wingate Carson-Newman Tusculum Mars Hill

The tournament shall be conducted on a Tuesday (Quarterfinals), Friday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final). [Amended August 2012]

The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at one site, which will be a neutral site or based on the rotation schedule described on Section 8-A. Tuesday Quarterfinals

#8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4

Friday Semifinals

Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. 5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final

Winners of semifinal games

Dates Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and 4 Nov. 5, 8 and 10 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine the game times for the quarterfinal round. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director.

For all tournament games, the higher seed be designated as the home team and will wear light-colored uniforms.

For the quarterfinal games, the home (higher seeded) team will occupy its usual bench. For the semifinals and finals, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the left of the scorerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table when facing the field.

For all tournament games, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90 minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game shall be recorded as a tie and the tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line or spot, as set forth in the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication, shall be used to determine advancement.

Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (point total). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: [April 2010] a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goal differential in Conference games among the tied teams. d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals against in Conference games among the tied teams. e. If a tie still exists, a comparison of goals scored in Conference games among the tied teams. f. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

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In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner. D.

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

On the Thursday prior to the semifinal and final rounds, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

Officials 1.

The SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials shall assign three (3) officials and one (1) alternate official to all tournament games.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Men’s Soccer Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

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Freshman of the Year 1.

The Men’s Soccer Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those studentathletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head men’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each team shall be comprised of four (4) forwards, four (4) midfielders, four (4) defenders and one (1) goalkeeper. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.

Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

The current chair of the Men’s Soccer Coaches Committee will coordinate a conference call with all the head coaches to discuss the nominees for AllConference. The conference call will be conducted prior to the deadline for ballots to be returned the Conference office. [April 2012]

In the event of ties, the number of individuals at each position on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

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Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s) and must vote for every position.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed certificate.

Tournament Champion The tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

An eleven (11) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. a. The head coach of the tournament championship team will submit four selections. b. The head coach of the tournament runner-up team will submit three selections. c. The head coaches of the two teams eliminated in the semifinals will submit two selections each.

2. J.

Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the four student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999] 10

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The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female studentathlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sportspecific Scholar-Athlete award.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winner for the Presidents’ Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at a minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All men’s soccer student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s soccer at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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SAC Player of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player-ofthe-Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player-of-the-Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Statistical Champions 1.

The men’s soccer Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. An individual student-athlete must appear in at least 75% of the team’s games played and goalkeepers must play at least 50% of the team’s total minutes. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

2. R.

Goals Per Game Points Per Game Assists Per Game Goals Against Average Saves Per Game Save Percentage Total Saves Team Scoring Offense Team Save Percentage

j. Team Shutout Percentage k. Team Goals Against Average l. Team Total Assists m. Team Total Goals n. Team Total Points o. Team Won-Lost-Tied Percentage

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Fair-Play Award 1.

The Fair-Play Award is based on the number of yellow and red cards each team receives during the Conference regular season. A team that receives no yellow or red cards in a Conference game is awarded 20 points. For each yellow card a team receives, two (2) points are deducted and for each red card a team receives, four (4) points are deducted. At the conclusion of the regular season, the total number of points is divided by the number of Conference games played and the team with the highest average is awarded the Fair-Play Award. The Conference office will be responsible for tabulating the results for this award. [March 2004, Revised March 2005]

The team winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated August 2012)

WOMEN’S SOCCER

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Women’s Soccer Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head women’s soccer coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Women’s Soccer Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding women’s soccer matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Women’s Soccer Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for women’s soccer and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all women’s soccer recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Women’s Soccer Committee shall be chaired by a head women’s soccer coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Women’s Soccer Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Women’s Soccer Committee no later than March 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the winter or spring during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office. 1

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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. a. b.

3. B.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Soccer Rules and Regulations publication.

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any nonconference coach.

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The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

The field of play must conform to the dimensions and markings outlined in the most current NCAA Rules and Regulations publication.

It is recommended that the team benches be on the opposite side of the spectator seating.

For all regular season games, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play (90 minutes), two (2) 10-minute, sudden-victory overtime periods shall be played. If the score remains tied at the end of the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game will remain a tie.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

All Conference games will be scheduled as a doubleheader with the men’s teams playing the same day at the same location. [April 2011] A minimum of 2 ½ hours must be scheduled between the start of the doubleheader (e.g. 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.) and the teams playing the second game must be allowed a minimum of 20 minutes of warm-up time on the actual game field. [April 2012]

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least once during the regular season.

If two teams are scheduled to play more than once, the first scheduled game shall be designated as the Conference game.

All Conference games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the Conference tournament.

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Rescheduling Policy 1.

The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a nonconference match.

Game Balls and Ball Persons 1.

The home team shall provide a minimum of two (2) ball persons, preferably four (4) and at least 10 years of age, at all games. Failure to abide by this policy will result in a reprimand from the Commissioner. [March 2005]

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials.

All Conference games shall use a three-person officiating system. If a scheduled official is not at the site, a two-person system shall be used until the third official arrives.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials. 4

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Protests 1.

Officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an official must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office.

Publicity 1.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

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Date and Site 1.

The Conference tournament site shall be determined by an approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. (March 2003) Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Host Lincoln Memorial Brevard Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson Wingate Carson-Newman

The tournament shall be conducted on a Tuesday (Quarterfinals), Friday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final). [Amended August 2012]

The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

#8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4

Friday Semifinals

Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. 5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final

Winners of semifinal games

Dates Oct. 30, Nov. 2 and 4 Nov. 5, 8 and 10 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director.

For all tournament games, the higher seed be designated as the home team and will wear light-colored uniforms.

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In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in points/wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, items ‘c through e’ above will be followed in order. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner. D.

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

Officials 1.

The SAC Coordinator of Soccer Officials shall assign three (3) officials and one (1) alternate official to all tournament games.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Women’s Soccer Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

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Freshman of the Year 1.

The Women’s Soccer Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head women’s soccer coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

In the event of ties, the number of individuals at each position on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s) and must vote for every position.

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First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed certificate.

Tournament Champion The tournament champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

2. J.

Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player will be selected by the head coach of the tournament championship team and must be one of the four student-athletes selected for the All-Tournament Team.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [Revised June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [Revised 1999]

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The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female studentathlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sportspecific Scholar-Athlete award.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All women’s soccer student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of women’s soccer at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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SAC Player of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Statistical Champions 1.

The women’s soccer Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. An individual student-athlete must appear in at least 75% of the team’s games played and goalkeepers must play at least 50% of the team’s total minutes. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

2. R.

Goals Per Game Points Per Game Assists Per Game Goals Against Average Saves Per Game Save Percentage Total Saves Team Scoring Offense Team Save Percentage

j. Team Shutout Percentage k. Team Goals Against Average l. Team Total Assists m. Team Total Goals n. Team Total Points o. Team Won-Lost-Tied Percentage

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Fair-Play Award 1.

The winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

MEN’S BASKETBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Men’s Basketball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s basketball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Men’s Basketball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding men’s basketball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Men’s Basketball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for men’s basketball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all men’s basketball recommendations during its annual meeting in June. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Men’s Basketball Committee shall be chaired by a head men’s basketball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Men’s Basketball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Men’s Basketball Committee no later than May 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually on the second Monday in April (i.e. two days prior to the start of the regular National Letter of Intent signing period for basketball). The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site 1

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determined by the conference office. 2.

3. B.

All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting. a.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Basketball Rules and Regulations publication.

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any coach outside the Conference.

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The host school shall provide a minimum of five (5) warm-up balls, water, ice and towels for the visiting team.

All students from the visiting teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school shall be admitted at the student price of the host institution provided they present a valid student identification card.

The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

The following crowd control statement shall be read prior to all Conference games: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The South Atlantic Conference and NCAA encourage and promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or ethnic comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the gym. Further, the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.â&#x20AC;?

At the conclusion of each game, teams shall shake hands and go directly to their dressing room. Neither the home team nor the away team is permitted to congregate at center court at the conclusion of the game. Prior to the start of the game, teams are only permitted to huddle on the side of the court (e.g., the foul line) where their bench is located and not at center court. During introductions, student-athletes are not permitted to shake the hands of the opposing coach or the officials. [March 2005]

Electronic-Media Timeout Policy [June 2010] 1.

During all Conference regular season games, an electronic-media timeout shall occur at the first dead ball after the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-minute marks of each half when the game clock is stopped.

The first timeout requested by either team in the second half shall become an electronic-media timeout. In any overtime period, the first timeout granted to either team may become an electronic-media timeout.

The length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 75 seconds if the game is not televised. The first horn shall sound at the 60-second mark and the second horn at the 75-second mark.

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In the event the game is televised, the length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 105 seconds. The first horn shall sound at the 90-second mark and the second horn at the 105 seconds.

In addition to the electronic-media timeouts, each team shall have four (4) 30second timeouts and one (1) 60-second timeout per regulation game. Each team may carry up to three (3) 30-second timeouts into the second half.

Each team shall be entitles to one (1) additional 30-second timeout during each extra period in addition to any timeouts it has not used previously.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season on a home and away basis.

Mid-week games shall start at 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the preceding womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game.

Saturday games shall start at 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the preceding womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game.

The scheduled date and/or time of a game may be changed based on mutual consent of the institutions involved.

All Conference regular season games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the Conference tournament.

Rescheduling Policy 1.

The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a nonconference game.

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b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring and uniform color. The host institution may use its regular bench. c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule. E.

Film Exchange 1.

All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

All non-conference away games shall be uploaded within 24 hours of the team’s return to campus from the road trip. [June 2010]

All home and conference games shall be uploaded by noon the following day. [June 2010]

All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for purposes of reviewing game film. [June 2009]

Game Balls The Wilson Solution will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament games. [2002]

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

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Coaches and officials are prohibited from any direct phone, electronic mail, U.S. postal mail or social media contact with one another during the season. The same policy shall be in place for officials and student-athletes. All game-related communications, concerns or questions must be directed to the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials. Any violations of this policy must be reported to the SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials and the Conference office. [June 2012]

Publicity 1.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship shall be utilized. A. Date and Site 1.

The Conference tournament semifinals and finals shall play at a pre-determined site as approved by the Athletic Directors Council. [July 2002]

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Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Site Catawba Valley Community College , Hickory, NC TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament shall be conducted on a Wednesday (Quarterfinals), Saturday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at a pre-determined as described in Section 8-A. Wednesday Quarterfinals

#8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4

Saturday Semifinals

Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final

Winners of semifinal games

Quarterfinal round games will be hosted by the higher seed. If it is a single game, the start time shall be 7:00 p.m. If the game is a doubleheader with a women’s quarterfinal game, the start time shall be 8:00 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the women’s game. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the Conference office.

For all tournament games, the higher seed shall be designated as the home team and will wear light-colored uniforms. 7

Dates March 9-10 March 8-9 March 7-8 March 5-6 March 4-5 March 3-4

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For the quarterfinal games, the home team shall occupy its normal bench. For the semifinal and final games, the higher seeded team shall occupy the bench to the right of the scorer’s table when facing the court.

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid. Should the regular season have cochampions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid.

Head-to-head record among the tied teams. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

Event Management Conference Call 1.

On the Thursday prior to the semifinals and finals, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, applicable Directors of Athletics or designee, the host sports information personnel, the host athletic training personnel, the host facilities staff, and a Conference representative(s). The purpose of the conference call will be to review the administrative details and game operations for the tournament.

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The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

Officials 1.

The SAC Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials shall assign three (3) officials for all games of the tournament. One (1) alternate official will also be assigned for the semifinals and final.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Men’s Basketball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season and will be student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team (see 9E). [March 2003] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (see 9-G). [March 2003] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season championship team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes, regardless of position.

In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team shall be named the Player of the Year (see 9-A).

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate.

All-Freshman Team 1.

The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The team shall be comprised of five (5) student-athletes regardless of position.

The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall be named the Freshman of the Year (see 9-B).

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Champion The tournament champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

A five (5) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.

Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament and must be one of the five (5) members of the All Tournament Team. The Most Valuable Player will be selected by a committee consisting of participating head coaches, SIDs and members of the media.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female studentathlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sportspecific Scholar-Athlete award.

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The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All men’s basketball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

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Statistical Champions 1.

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u.

Points Per Game Three-Pointers Per Game Rebounds Per Game Blocked Shots Per Game Field Goal Percentage Assists Per Game Assist-to-Turnover Ratio Steals Per Game Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Free Throw Percentage Team Scoring Offense Team Steals Team Field Goal Percentage Team Field Goal Percentage Defense Team Assists Team Rebounding Team Blocked Shots Team Three-Point Field Goal Percentage Team Scoring Defense Team Free Throw Percentage Team Assist-to-Turnover Ratio

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Women’s Basketball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head women’s basketball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Women’s Basketball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding women’s basketball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Women’s Basketball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for women’s basketball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than May 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all women’s basketball recommendations during its annual meeting in June. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Women’s Basketball Committee shall be chaired by a head women’s basketball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role.

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Women’s Basketball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Women’s Basketball Committee no later than May 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

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SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting.

3. B.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) will result in the loss of the ability to vote on any issue discussed during the meeting.

Failure to be in attendance or participate (via conference call) for two (2) consecutive meetings will result in a financial penalty.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual.

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Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Basketball Rules and Regulations publication.

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/film) to any coach outside the Conference.

The host school shall provide a minimum of five (5) warm-up balls, water, ice and towels for the visiting team. All students from the visiting teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school shall be admitted at the student price of the host institution provided they present a valid student identification card.

The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

Electronic-Media Timeout Policy [June 2010] 1.

During all Conference regular season games, an electronic-media timeout shall occur at the first dead ball after the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-minute marks of each half when the game clock is stopped.

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The length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 75 seconds if the game is not televised. The first horn shall sound at the 60-second mark and the second horn at the 75-second mark. In the event the game is televised, the length of each electronic-media timeout shall be 105 seconds. The first horn shall sound at the 90-second mark and the second horn at the 105 seconds.

Each team shall be entitles to one (1) additional 30-second timeout during each extra period in addition to any timeouts it has not used previously.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season on a home and away basis.

Mid-week games shall start at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday games shall start at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

The scheduled date and/or time of a game may be changed based on mutual consent of the institutions involved.

All Conference regular season games must be completed by the Saturday preceding the Conference tournament.

Rescheduling Policy 1.

The rescheduling of a Conference game shall take precedence over a nonconference game.

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Film Exchange 1.

All Conference members are responsible for capturing and uploading each of its home and non-conference away games onto the Game Tape Exchange website. [June 2010]

All non-conference away games shall be uploaded within 24 hours of the team’s return to campus from the road trip. [June 2010]

All home and conference games shall be uploaded by noon the following day. [June 2010]

All Conference game officials are granted access to Game Tape Exchange for purposes of reviewing game film. [June 2009]

Game Balls The Wilson Solution will be the official ball for all regular season and Conference tournament games. [2002]

Officials 1.

All officials for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

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Coaches and officials are prohibited from any direct phone, electronic mail, U.S. postal mail or social media contact with one another during the season. The same policy shall be in place for officials and student-athletes. All game-related communications, concerns or questions must be directed to the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials. Any violations of this policy must be reported to the SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials and the Conference office. [June 2012]

Publicity 1.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for the regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, co-champions shall be named.

Date and Site 1.

The Conference tournament semifinals and finals shall play at a pre-determined site as approved by the Athletic Directors Council. [July 2002]

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Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Site Catawba Valley Community College , Hickory, NC TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament shall be conducted on a Wednesday (Quarterfinals), Saturday (Semifinals) and Sunday (Final).

The tournament shall be scheduled for the week prior to the start of the NCAA Division II Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball Championship. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team single-elimination format. The quarterfinal games will be played at the home site of the higher seed and the semifinal and final games will be played at a pre-determined as described in Section 8-A. Wednesday Quarterfinals

#8 at #1 #7 at #2 #6 at #3 #5 at #4

Saturday Semifinals

Winner of #1 vs. #8 vs. Winner of #4 vs. #5 Winner of #2 vs. #7 vs. Winner of #3 vs. #6

Sunday Final

Winners of semifinal games

Quarterfinal round games will be hosted by the higher seed. If it is a single game, the start time shall be 7:00 p.m. If the game is a doubleheader with a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterfinal game, the start time shall be 6:00 p.m. Game times for the semifinal and final rounds will be determined by the Conference office and will be published in the tournament handbook.

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the Conference office.

For all tournament games, the higher seed shall be designated as the home team and will wear light-colored uniforms. 7

Dates March 9-10 March 8-9 March 7-8 March 5-6 March 4-5 March 3-4

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Event Management Conference Call 1.

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The Conference office will set the time of the call, create an agenda and provide the necessary conference call information to each participating institution. The Commissioner shall inform the Director of Athletics in writing when required institutional representatives do not participate on the conference call.

Officials 1.

The SAC Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials shall assign three (3) officials for all games of the tournament. One (1) alternate official will also be assigned for the semifinals and final.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Women’s Basketball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season and will be student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team (see 9-E). [March 2003] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Year shall be the student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team (see 9-G). [March 2003] Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season championship team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A First-Team All-Conference and a Second-Team All-Conference shall be selected by the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each team shall be comprised of six (6) student-athletes, regardless of position.

In the event of ties, the number of student-athletes on the First and Second Team may be adjusted.

Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Conference Team shall be named the Player of the Year (see 9-A).

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate.

All-Freshman Team 1.

The All-Freshman Team shall be selected by the head womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005] Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The team shall be comprised of five (5) student-athletes regardless of position.

The student-athlete who receives the most votes for the All-Freshman Team shall be named the Freshman of the Year (see 9-B).

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Champion The tournament champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Player of the Year shall be considered a nominee for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female studentathlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winner will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sportspecific Scholar-Athlete award.

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The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All women’s basketball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of women’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

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Statistical Champions 1.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u.

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

GOLF

SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Golf Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s golf coach and the head women’s golf coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Golf Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding golf matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Golf Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for golf and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than March 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all golf recommendations during its spring meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Golf Committee shall be co-chaired by a head coach of men’s golf and a head coach of women’s golf. The co-chairs must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)

The co-chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The co-chairs shall preside over the annual meeting of the Golf Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Golf Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the fall during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the Conference office. 1

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Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

Playing Rules and Regulations United States Golf Association (USGA) rules govern except when superseded by NCAA or South Atlantic Conference rules.

Regular Season Schedule There is no regular-season Conference scheduling requirement; however, Conference members are encouraged to schedule intra-Conference competition.

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Publicity 1.

Tournament results must be reported to the Conference office by Tuesday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, rankings, statistics and award winners.

The Conference office will publish the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat on its website during the second and fourth week of March in addition to the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2010]

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Golf Championship shall be utilized. A.

Date and Site 1.

The men’s and women’s Conference tournaments shall be played on the same dates at the same site determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournaments are conducted at a neutral site, the two closest institutions in proximity to the course will be designated as the host institutions and will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [June 2010] Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Site Eagles Landing, Sevierville, TN Eagles Landing, Sevierville, TN TBD TBD TBD TBD

Dates TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament must be completed prior to the first date of final exams for any Conference member. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Playing Rules and General Regulations 1.

USGA rules govern except when superseded by NCAA or South Atlantic Conference rules. The head professional has the authority to determine any special ground rules that should prevail and also shall act as the official rules interpreter.

The Tournament Committee shall consist of the co-chairs of the Golf Committee, the head professional of the host course, the Athletic Director Liaison of the Golf Committee and a designated person from the Conference office.

Play is conducted in threesomes beginning at the #1 tee unless determined otherwise by the Tournament Committee. 3

Hosts Carson-Newman/Tusculum Carson-Newman/Tusculum TBD TBD TBD TBD

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A significant display of slow play and/or misconduct, which shall include abusive language and/or the throwing of a club by a participant will result in the following: [March 2005] a. First offense – Warning b. Second offense – Two-stroke penalty c. Third offense – Disqualification

Participants are expected to dress appropriately for championship golf competition, including a shirt and/or sweater identifying the institution.

Measuring devices are permitted during all rounds of the Conference tournament. [Amended November 2010]

Institutions may designate two (2) coaches to provide advice to participating studentathletes during all rounds of the Conference tournament. Designated coaches must be considered coaches (i.e. head, assistant, student or volunteer) by their institution. It is permissible to change the two (2) designated coaches after the first day of competition, provided all participating institutions and the rules officials are notified prior to the start of play on the second day.

Parents and spectators are to remain on the cart path only and are not permitted on the practice green or driving range during the Conference tournament. [March 2005]

Individual and team scores will be updated via live stats (e.g. Golfstat) at the completion of every three holes, at a minimum. [March 2010]

Squad Size and Entry Forms 1.

Squad sizes are limited to five (5) participants for each men’s and each women’s team. In the event a team does not have (5) participants, another team may bring an additional player(s), whose score will not be included in the team results, in order to fill out the pairings.

Additional players will be selected based their adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all the results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of Conference tournament. To be selected as an individual participant, the student-athlete must have completed a minimum of six competitive rounds during the season. [November 2010]

The co-chairs of the Golf Committee in conjunction with the Conference office shall be responsible for the distribution of all Conference tournament information.

Official entry forms must be sent to the co-chairs of the Golf Committee and the Conference office no later than the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. The co-chairs of the Golf Committee and Conference office will be responsible for submitting the entry forms to the head professional at the host course.

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Format 1.

The format for both the men’s and women’s tournament will be a three-day, 54-hole tournament, with 18 holes of play scheduled on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Saturday prior to the tournament shall be available for a practice round. (October 2011)

If weather or other unforeseen conflicts precludes a 54-hole tournament, a Conference tournament will be declared based on whatever number of completed 18-hole rounds are played over a three-day period (minimum is 18 holes). If play is halted or shortened any day and all teams have completed the same nine (9) holes, then the scores for those nine (9) holes will count toward the championship. (Amended October 2011)

The Medalist (individual champion) for both the men’s and the women’s tournament shall be determined by the low aggregate score for 54 holes. All individual ties for first place shall be decided by a sudden victory playoff following the final round of play. The desired order of holes for the playoff will be determined by the Tournament Committee prior to the start of the tournament. (November 2010)

Team scores consist of the low four (4) scores to be counted each round. In case of a tie by two (2) or more teams at the conclusion of the final round, the team champion shall be decided by a sudden victory playoff. Weather and time permitting, all five (5) golfers from each team tied for first place will play an additional hole. The low four (4) scores are counted with the lowest overall total winning the playoff. If a tie still remains, a second hole will be played, etc. If weather and time do not permit, a match of cards will be conducted. Final round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a tie still exists, second round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a tie still exists, first round fifth (5th) person scores will be compared. If a playoff begins but cannot be completed, fifth (5h) person scores on the last hole completed shall be compared. If a tie still exists, a match of cards as described above will be conducted. It is the responsibility of the sport committee to rule on the feasibility of continuing with a playoff, but every attempt should be made to conduct one if possible.

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, where applicable. If the minimum of 18 holes cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, the Tournament Committee will select the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Championship, taking into consideration the most recent rankings per Golfstat. If a member of the Tournament Committee has a team in consideration, that person shall recuse himself/herself from the Committee. [November 2010]

Pairings 1.

Pairings for the first day shall be determined by the most recent rankings per Golfstat as of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. The committee cochairs shall forward the final pairings to the Conference office no later than the Thursday prior to the start of the Conference tournament.

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Pairings for the second and third day shall be determined based on the results of the previous day – by total team scores first and individual scores within each team second. [Amended October 2011]

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

During the week prior to the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director(s), the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.

Practice Restrictions South Atlantic Conference teams or team members shall not be permitted to play the selected tournament course for two weeks (14 days) prior to the first official practice round the tournament. Any team members playing the course during the time period mentioned above shall be declared ineligible to compete in the tournament. [November 2010]

Balls All balls used in the Conference tournament must conform to USGA standards.

Officials and Protests 1.

The co-chairs of the Golf Committee along with the head professional of the host course shall serve as the Rules Committee of the Conference tournament.

Protests must be submitted in writing to the Commissioner with a copy to the Athletic Director Liaison of the Golf Committee. All protests must be submitted no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the Conference tournament and must have the signature of the Head Coach and Athletics Director.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Golfer of the Year 1.

The Women’s Golfer of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head women’s golf coaches the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. Each member institution shall be responsible for sending the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat of the nominated student-athletes to the Conference office and the Conference office will then compile the information and distribute to the head coaches to vote. [April 2011] 6

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The Men’s Golfer of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the head men’s golf coaches the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. Each member institution shall be responsible for sending the adjusted scoring averages per Golfstat of the nominated student-athletes to the Conference office and the Conference office will then compile the information and distribute to the head coaches to vote. [April 2011]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Women’s Golf Freshman of the Year shall be the freshman student-athlete with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2008] Only those studentathletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005]

The Men’s Golf Freshman of the Year shall be the freshman student-athlete with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results as of the Wednesday prior to the start of the Conference tournament. [November 2008] Only those studentathletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. [March 2005]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Women’s Golf Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s golf coaches prior to the Conference tournament. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The Men’s Golf Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s golf coaches prior to the Conference tournament. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Tournament Champion 1.

The Tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy and also be considered the Conference Champion. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

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A team that does not meet the NCAA minimum-contest requirements for golf (6 contests with 5 participants), including the Conference tournament, shall not receive points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. [July 2004]

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Conference Teams 1.

The All-Conference team for both Men’s and Women’s Golf shall consist of five (5) first-team members and five (5) second-team members.

The first five (5) individuals with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results (minimum of 12 completed rounds) up to the week prior to the Conference tournament shall be the first team. [Amended November 2010]

The second five (5) individuals with the lowest adjusted scoring average per Golfstat based on all results (minimum of 12 completed rounds) up to the week prior to the Conference tournament shall be the second team. [Amended November 2010]

In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011)

Tournament Medalist 1.

The Medalist (individual champion) for both the men’s and the women’s tournament shall be determined by the low aggregate score for 54 holes.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

The top five finishers, including ties, in both the men’s and women’s tournaments shall be named First-Team All-Tournament.

The second five finishers, including ties, in both the men’s and women’s tournaments shall be named Second-Team All-Tournament.

In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference golf student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The male and female Golfer of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete-of-the-Year Award. [June 1999]

The Conference Athletic Directors will select one male and one female student-athlete as Athlete of the Year. The Athletic Directors may vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents’ Award 1.

Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winners for the Presidents’ Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

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4. M.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All golf student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [July 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of golf at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated June 2012)

TENNIS

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Tennis Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head men’s tennis coach and the head women’s tennis coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Tennis Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding tennis matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Tennis Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for tennis and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all tennis recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Tennis Committee shall be co-chaired by a head coach of men’s tennis and a head coach of women’s tennis.

The co-chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties 1.

The co-chairs shall preside over the annual meeting of the Tennis Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Tennis Committee. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

The co-chairs shall serve on the Protest Committee.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the fall during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office. 1

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Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum 1.

A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

Tobacco Ban The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, officials, athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the match competition, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post game/match interviews Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Officials are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area.

Playing Rules and Regulations 1.

ITA official rules and scoring procedures govern except when superseded by Conference rules. [Amended September 2010]

Each coach shall submit their singles and doubles line-up to the opposing coach and official no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the match. The line-ups shall be according to strength of play per ITA rules. In the case of an injury and/or sickness to a student-athlete, all remaining student-athletes must sequentially move up in the line-up. (1999)

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Regular Season Schedule 1.

Each institution shall play one (1) match in the spring against all participating Conference members. The sites will rotate on alternating years.

The match format shall consist of three doubles matches (eight-game pro set with a 12point tie-break at eight games all) followed by six singles matches (best two out of three sets). All matches will be played to completion in the regular season.

All Conference matches must be completed by the Sunday preceding the Conference tournament.

Rescheduling Policy 1.

A Conference match that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree to a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [July 1999]

A match that is cancelled after the visiting team has arrived on site (due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions) must be rescheduled at the first available date. [July 2005]

The rescheduling of a Conference match shall take precedence over a non-conference match.

General Policies and Procedures 1.

The host institution is encouraged to provide a scoreboard for each court that is being used throughout the match.

Net sticks shall be used for all singles matches.

Teams are responsible for providing their own towels.

Match Balls 1.

The Wilson US Open Extra Duty ball will be the official ball for all regular season Conference matches. [October 2011]

The host institution shall provide new tennis balls for the third set of a singles match upon request from either participant.

Officials 1.

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The duties of the official(s) shall include: assigning tennis courts, determining whether to call off play due to darkness or weather, acting as final interpreter of rules and maintaining sportsmanlike conduct by the participants and spectators. [March 2002]

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

Protest Committee 1.

The following individuals will serve on the Women’s Tennis Protest Committee: the Athletic Director Liaison for tennis, the current women’s tennis coaches’ chair and the most recent past women’s tennis coaches’ chair. (Note: a coach must be replaced if they are directly involved in the protest) The Women’s Tennis Protest Committee will rule on all protests in women’s tennis.

The following individuals will serve on the Men’s Tennis Protest Committee: the Athletic Director Liaison for tennis, the current men’s tennis coaches’ chair and the most recent past men’s tennis coaches’ chair. (Note: a coach must be replaced if they are directly involved in the protest) The Men’s Tennis Protest Committee will rule on all protests in men’s tennis.

Protests of a lineup and/or officials’ decision must be filed in writing using the SAC protest form. a. b. c.

The protest will be reviewed as either a Level I or Level II violation. a.

The protest form must be filed in the Conference office within 48 hours of the start of the match. The protest form must include the signatures of the head coach, the head match official and the institution’s Athletic Director (or designee). The protest committee will not review the protest if any of the application requirements are not met.

Level I Violation – A blatant and intentional violation of ITA and/or conference rules. The penalty shall be a reversal of the match result and a letter of admonishment to the offending coach. Level II Violation – A violation of ethical conduct, integrity and/or sportsmanship. The penalty shall be a letter of admonishment to the offending coach. Multiple Level II violations by the same individual and of a similar nature shall result in the violation being processed as a Level I violation.

A ruling made by the Protest Committee shall be considered final and may not be appealed.

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Publicity 1.

Match results must be reported to the Conference office by Tuesday morning of each week. Weekly press releases shall include results, standings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head tennis coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

The men’s and women’s regular season champion will be the team with the best record against Conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, cochampions shall be named.

SECTION 8. CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Wherever applicable, policies and procedures governing the administration and conduct of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's and Women’s Tennis Championship shall be utilized. A.

Date and Site 1.

The Conference tournament site shall be determined by the approved rotation schedule. In the event the tournament is conducted at a neutral site, the designated host institution will be responsible for providing assistance with athletic trainers, sports information personnel and any other pertinent personnel deemed necessary by the Conference office. [March 2003]

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Men Anderson Wingate Carson-Newman Tusculum Mars Hill Catawba Lincoln Memorial

Women Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson Wingate Carson-Newman Tusculum Mars Hill Catawba

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Date April 18-20 April 17-19 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Sunday being used as a rain date, if needed. Matches played on Sunday may not begin prior to 12:00 noon. When the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with Saturday being used as a rain date, if needed.

The tournament must be completed prior to the first date of final exams for any Conference member. Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance Format 1.

The top six teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for sixth place, the Conference tie-breaking procedures described in Section 8-D will be used. Both the men’s and women’s finals will be held on Saturday. [July 2009] Thursday Quarterfinals

Match 1 - #3 vs. #6 Match 2 - #4 vs. #5

Friday Semifinals

Match 3 – Winner of Match 1 vs. #2 Match 4 – Winner of Match 2 vs. #1

Saturday Championship

Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4

The match format shall consist of three doubles matches (eight-game pro set) followed by six singles matches (best two out of three sets). All singles matches will stop upon the determination of a team winner.

The 12-point tie-breaker shall be used in all doubles match at eight games all and in all singles matches at six games all in every set.

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid. Should the regular season have co-champions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid. [March 2004]

Lineups 1.

All tournament participants must play at the position that they have played the majority of their regular season Conference matches. [Amended October 2010)]

Lineups for the tournament are due to the Conference office no later than 5 pm EST on the Monday prior to the start of the tournament. Lineups must include all roster players in order by strength (per ITA rules) as well as corresponding regular season records for singles and doubles.

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Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position); a comparison of the total dual match scores among the tied teams shall be used to resolve the tie. For example, Team A defeats Team B 5-4; Team B defeats Team C 7-2; Team C defeats Team A 6-3, the total dual match scores are Team A: 8-10, Team B: 11-7, Team C: 8-10. Team B would win this tie and the head-to-head result would break the tie between Teams A and C. c. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. d. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total number of individual matches won against all other nine Conference teams. (For this criterion to be implemented/utilized, all team matches, three doubles and all six singles matches, must be played to completion). [October 2011] e. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip.

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

During the week of the Championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.

The head coaches will review and discuss all of the tournament lineups during the pretournament conference call. Conflicts must be resolved on the call by a majority vote of all the coaches. The applicable Protest Committee will break any ties.

Tournament lineups that are approved during the pre-tournament conference call shall be considered final at the conclusion of the call and may not be protested. In the case of an injury and/or illness, final tournament lineups may only be adjusted per ITA rules.

General Policies and Procedures 1.

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Net sticks will be used for all singles matches. The assigned host site will be responsible for providing net sticks for all tournament matches.

New balls will be made available for the third set of all singles matches if requested by either participant.

Matches will not start earlier than the scheduled times.

There shall be a 20-minute warm-up period for each team prior to each match, regardless of the scheduled match time.

Balls Wilson US Open Extra Duty balls will be used for all Conference tournament matches and will be provided by the Conference office or host site.

Officials 1.

A minimum of two neutral officials will be assigned to all matches of the Conference tournament [July 2000].

All officials shall be USTA certified.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament officials.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Women’s Tennis Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The Men’s Tennis Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. [September 2010]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Women’s Tennis Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s). 8

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The Men’s Tennis Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. [September 2010]

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

3. D.

The Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the women’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves. The Men’s Tennis Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the men’s tennis coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves. The winners will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

Tournament Champion The tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Conference Teams 1.

The All-Conference team shall consist of six (6) first-team singles players and three (3) first-team doubles teams, regardless of flight. The second-team shall consist of the same number of singles players and doubles teams as the first team. [Amended October 2011]

The women’s tennis coaches shall select the Women’s All-Conference teams by a vote following the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

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The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis coaches shall select the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Conference teams by a vote following the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

All completed ballots will be sent to each coach prior to the pre-tournament conference call (Section 8, Item E) for discussion, if necessary. (September 2010)

In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. [Amended October 2011]

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The head coach of the tournament champion team shall select the Tournament Most Valuable Player.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference tennis student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. Student-athletes on the honor roll will receive a composite certificate. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The male and female tennis Player of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Athlete of the Year Award. [June 1999]

The Conference Athletic Directors will select one male and one female student-athlete as Athlete of the Year. The Athletic Directors may vote for their own student-athlete(s).

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

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The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents’ Award 1.

Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents’ Award.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All tennis student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Amended 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of men’s basketball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Amended 2004]

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BASEBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE A. South Atlantic Conference Baseball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head baseball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Baseball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding baseball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Baseball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for baseball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all baseball recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Baseball Committee shall be chaired by a head baseball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

The Baseball Committee shall elect a Secretary each year and that term shall be one year.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Baseball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Baseball Committee no later than October 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the South Atlantic Conference office.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting. a. b.

2. B.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

Tobacco Ban The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, umpires athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition, as well as at Conference activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post game/match interviews. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Umpires are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area. The umpires’ jurisdiction begins with regard to this rule upon their arrival on the field or dugout in uniform. Umpires who use tobacco before, during or after a game in the vicinity of the site shall be reported to and punished by Supervisor of Umpires and/or the Commissioner.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Baseball Rules and Regulations publication.

The first and second games of a Conference series will adhere to Rule 5‐9 (Halted Game) of the most current NCAA Baseball Rules and Regulations publication in the event the game(s) cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts. 2

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The third game of a Conference series will adhere to Rule 5‐8 (Regulation Game) of the most current NCAA Baseball Rules and Regulations publication in the event the game cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts. If the game is tied and cannot be completed due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, Rule 5‐9 (Halted Game) shall apply. [October 2011]

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another South Atlantic Conference member to any Conference or non-conference coach.

Batting practice shall be taken on the field prior to all Conference games [March 2002]. Each team will be allowed 40 minutes for batting practice and 10 minutes for infield practice.

In the case of wet or damaged field conditions, batting practice may be moved to batting cages only; however, the opportunity to use a batting cage must be provided to the visiting team, as well. The decision to conduct batting practice in batting cages shall made by the host institution.

A postgame line-up for handshakes is encouraged but not required.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play a three-game series against all participating Conference members. All games must be completed by the Sunday prior to the start of the Conference Championship. No Conference regular season or tournament games shall be played during the month of May or during any institution’s final exam schedule.

Series will be scheduled two days (Friday and Saturday OR Saturday and Sunday). A Friday/Saturday series will consist of a single game on Friday and a doubleheader on Saturday. No doubleheaders on Friday are permitted. A Saturday/Sunday series will consist of a doubleheader on Saturday and a single game on Sunday. Conference doubleheaders will consist of one nine-inning game followed by one seven-inning game and single games will be scheduled nine innings. [October 2009]

A Conference game(s) scheduled for Sunday shall not start prior to 1:00 p.m.

Rainout Policy 1.

If one or more games of a Friday and Saturday Conference series are postponed or cancelled due to inclement weather, Sunday may be designated as a make-up day. If no games of a Conference series are able to be played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday due to inclement weather, then a doubleheader will be played on Monday, assuming the visiting team has not incurred any expenses. [October 2009] a. If a Monday doubleheader is unable to be played to due to rain or inclement weather and the visiting team has not incurred any expenses, then the doubleheader shall be played on the next available date. 3

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b. If the coaches are unable to agree on a make-up date, then the Directors of Athletics at the two participating schools shall agree on a date. [March 2004] 2.

Any postponed or suspended games not played on Friday or Saturday due to rain or inclement weather may be played on Sunday only.

If one or both games of the Saturday doubleheader are unable to be played or completed due to rain or inclement weather, a doubleheader on Sunday may be played. The Sunday doubleheader shall consist of two seven-inning games. No more than two games may be brought to a conclusion on Sunday. [March 2003]

The Conference schedule shall take precedence over non-Conference games. Conference teams are encouraged not to schedule non-Conference games on Mondays.

The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference series due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. The site may only be changed if it is done prior to the start of the first game of the series. a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the officials regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the home team on the scoreboard. c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule. [March 2002]

Easter Weekend 1.

Conference series scheduled on Easter weekend must be played on Friday and Saturday. [June 2009]

If a series can’t be completed on Saturday of Easter weekend, no makeup games will be played on Easter Sunday. Games may be scheduled for a future date if both Directors of Athletics mutually consent to the date(s) and location. This policy is applicable regardless of whether the visiting team has incurred expenses. [June 2009]

If no games of a Conference series can be played on both Friday and Saturday due to rain or inclement weather, then a makeup doubleheader will be played on Monday if both Directors of Athletics agree. [June 2009]

Game Balls The Wilson A1010 Pro will be the official baseball for all Conference regular season and tournament games. [March 2008]

Umpires 1.

All umpires for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires.

Umpires should be notified of the applicable rules of play by the host institution’s coach. The host institution’s coach is required to have a baseball rulebook available. 4 [149]

One umpire in chief and one additional umpire are required for each Conference contest.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about umpires.

Protests 1.

Umpiresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an umpire must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Baseball Umpires no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office. [March 2008]

A fee of $250 must accompany the written protest. If the protest is upheld, the $250 fee will be returned to the protesting institution. If the protest is not upheld, the $250 will be used to offset costs associate with the Conference awards program. (March 2008)

Upon receipt of the protest, the Commissioner shall decide if the protest will be upheld (after proper investigation and counsel). This may include a conference call with all involved parties (both head coaches, coordinator of baseball umpires, AD liaison, etc.). [March 2008]

If the protest is upheld, the game will be nullified for both teams. [March 2008]

The decision of the Commissioner will be final and unable to be appealed. [March 2008]

Publicity 1.

All game results shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. All statistics shall be reported to the Conference office no later than 11:00 a.m. each Monday of the regular season. The Conference office will prepare and post on its website a weekly release providing results, standings, statistics and award winners.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head baseball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

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Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, cochampions shall be named.

Date and Site 1.

April 18-21 April 24-27 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Starting in 2014, the tournament shall be conducted on the final full weekend of April. [June 2012] Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The tournament will be conducted using a six-team double elimination format. [July 2006] Thursday

TBD Lincoln Memorial Brevard Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson Wingate

Game 1 – #1 vs. #6 Game 2 – #2 vs. #5 Game 3 – #3 vs. #4 6 [151]

Friday

Game 4 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser Game 5 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 3 Loser Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner

Saturday

Game 7 – Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner Game 8 – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 6 Loser Game 9 – Game 8 Winner vs. Game 7 Loser

Sunday

Game 10 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner Game 11 – Game 10 Winner vs. Game 10 Loser (if necessary)

An alternate bracket will be used if five teams remain after Game 6 and two after Game 9 or if five teams remain after Game 6 and three after Game 9.

The host institution/site in conjunction with the Conference office will determine all tournament game times. Game times will be published in the tournament handbook.

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution/site and/or tournament director.

The higher seeded team, or designated home team, will occupy the dugout on the third base line for all games.

The higher seed in first round games shall be the home team. In determining the home team in all rounds following the first round, the following procedures will be used in order: a. The team that has been the home team the fewer number of times in that particular tournament. b. If the two teams are equal in this respect but unequal in the number of times they were the visitor, then the team that has been the visitor more often will be designated as the home team. c. If the two teams are equal in the number of times that they have been home and visitor, the games committee or the committee representative shall observe the following procedures in the order stated: i. If the two teams have met previously in the tournament, the visitor in the previous game shall be the home team in the game in question . ii. The team that was visitor in its preceding game shall be the home team unless both teams were visitors in their preceding games; or iii. If the above procedures do not resolve the matter, the home team shall be determined by a coin toss. *In an “if necessary” game, the teams will reverse the home and away designation regardless of the above guidelines, but remain in the same dugout and same uniforms.

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The conference tournament will conclude on Sunday, regardless of whether the entire tournament bracket has been completed. If the game(s) on Sunday are able to start prior to 4:00 p.m., two games may be played weather permitting. If play is not able to begin prior to 6:00 p.m., then only one game may be played weather permitting. If only one game is able to played and both teams have one loss at the conclusion of that game, tournament co-champions will be declared. If no game(s) can be played on Sunday, the tournament champion will be the winner of the winner’s bracket. If the tournament is forced to conclude at a point where two teams have identical records, tournament co-champions will be declared.

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the regular season champion will receive the automatic bid, irrespective of that team’s record in the Conference tournament. Should the regular season have co-champions in this scenario, the team designated as the number one seed will receive the automatic bid. [July 2006]

Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all other teams in the Conference. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. c. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip. In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position) a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.

Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

During the week before the Championship, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details. 8 [153]

Umpires 1.

The supervisor of baseball umpires shall assign three (3) umpires to all tournament games.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament umpires.

SECTION 8. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Baseball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Pitcher of the Year 1.

The Baseball Pitcher of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Baseball Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Baseball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate. 9

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The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A thirteen (13) person First-Team All-Conference and a thirteen (13) person SecondTeam All-Conference shall be selected by the head baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

Each team shall be comprised of one (1) catcher, three (3) starting pitchers, one (1) relief pitcher, four (4) infielders, three (3) outfielders and one (1) designated hitter. Winners will be selected by position. All designated hitter nominees must have been the designated hitter of record in at least 50% of all games to be eligible at that position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.

In the event of ties, the number of individuals on the first and second team may be adjusted.

Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office. A First-Team vote will be awarded two (2) points and a Second-Team vote will be awarded one (1) point. The student-athletes receiving the greatest number of points will be named First and Second Team All Conference at each position.

Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position.

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011)

Gold-Glove Team 1.

A nine (9) person Gold-Glove Team shall be selected by the head baseball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season.

The team shall be comprised of one (1) pitcher, one (1) catcher, one (1) first baseman, one (1) second baseman, one (1) third baseman, one (1) shortstop, one (1) left fielder, one (1) center fielder and one (1) right fielder. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position.

Nomination forms and ballots will be sent to each head coach by the Conference office along with deadlines for them to be returned. Final ballots will be tallied by the Conference office.

Coaches may not vote for their own player(s) and must vote for every position.

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Tournament Champion The tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque.

All-Tournament Team 1.

A fifteen (15) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. The All-Tournament Team will consist of the following individuals and the head coach will select the representatives from his team (October 2009): a. b. c. d.

2. K.

Seven (7) members from the tournament champion. Four (4) from the runner-up team. Two (2) from the third-place team. Two (2) from the fourth-place team.

Members of the All-Tournament team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be selected by the head coach of the tournament champion team. [October 2009]

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference baseball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The baseball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Male Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female student-athlete as the Athlete-of-the-Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque. 11

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SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Only student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award.

Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winners for the Presidents Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All baseball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of baseball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week 1.

Each week of the regular season, the Conference office shall select a Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week. The winners will be chosen from the nominees received from the member institutions. [October 2009]

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004] 12

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Statistical Champions 1.

The baseball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v.

Batting Average On-Base Percentage Slugging Percentage Home Runs Per Game Runs Batted In Per Game Runs Scored Per Game Triples Per Game Stolen Bases Per Game Earned Run Average Strikeouts Per Game Pitching Victories Team Batting Average Team Slugging Percentage Team Triples Per Game Team Doubles Per Game Team Runs Scored Per Game Team Home Runs Per Game Team Runs Batted In Per Game Team On-Base Percentage Team Stolen Bases Per Game Team Earned Run Average Team Strikeouts Per Game

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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SPORT SPECIFIC LEGISLATION (Updated July 2012)

SOFTBALL

SECTION 1. TITLE South Atlantic Conference Softball Committee. SECTION 2. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE The committee shall be comprised of the head softball coach of each member institution. Each head coach shall have one vote. The Softball Committee shall be a recommending body to the Athletic Directors Council regarding softball matters. SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO OPERATING POLICIES All recommended amendments must be included in the annual report of the Softball Committee and submitted to the Athletic Director liaison for softball and the South Atlantic Conference office no later than October 1. The Athletic Directors Council will act on all softball recommendations during its fall meeting. SECTION 4. OFFICERS A.

Status and Term of Office 1.

The Softball Committee shall be chaired by a head softball coach. The chair must have been a head coach in the conference for two (2) years before accepting the role. (October 2005)

The chair term shall be two (2) years and will rotate by institutional alphabetical order. A coach has the option of passing their term as the committee chair to the next eligible coach.

Duties The chair shall preside over the annual meeting of the Softball Committee and report all recommendations in the proper written format to the Athletic Directors Council via the Athletic Director Liaison for the Softball Committee no later than October 1. A copy of the report shall also be submitted to the SAC Commissioner.

SECTION 5. MEETING AND QUORUM A.

Date and Site 1.

The committee will meet annually in the fall during each academic year. The meeting will be in person or via conference call at a date and site determined by the conference office.

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All head coaches (or designee) are required to attend or participate in (via conference call) the annual coaches’ meeting. a. b.

2. B.

Additional meetings and/or conference calls may be arranged, as needed.

Quorum A majority of all conference college representatives present constitutes a quorum. Six (6) votes are necessary to recommend change in policies or procedures.

SECTION 6. GENERAL PROTOCOL A.

Host Obligations All teams will exercise a hospitable attitude in treating visiting teams as guests, and in the manner that they would want to be treated.

Tobacco Ban The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, umpires athletic trainers, managers) is prohibited at the site of the game competition. Violation of this ban will result in disqualification of the offending individual and the head coach for the remainder of the contest. Umpires are instructed to take a zero tolerance policy in this area. The umpires’ jurisdiction begins with regard to this rule upon their arrival on the field or dugout in uniform. Umpires who use tobacco before, during or after a game in the vicinity of the site shall be reported to and punished by Supervisor of Umpires and/or the Commissioner.

SECTION 7. REGULAR SEASON CONFERENCE PLAY These regulations are intended to supplement NCAA rules and regulations as prescribed in Bylaw 17 of the NCAA Division II Manual. A.

Rules and Regulations 1.

All Conference regular season games will be played according to the most current NCAA Softball Rules and Regulations publication.

Conference members are prohibited from providing any form of a scouting report (e.g. written/verbal/game film) on another Conference member to any conference or nonconference coach.

The host institution shall be considered the “home team” for both games of a Conference doubleheader. 2

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The home team shall wear light colored uniforms and the visiting team shall wear dark colored uniforms.

All Conference games must be seven (7) innings in length. If a game is called after the regulation number of innings (5) due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it is considered a completed game unless the score is tied. If the score is tied the game is declared halted by the home plate umpire. Prior to the restart of a halted game, the home plate umpire shall conduct a pre-game meeting to verify the lineup information remains correct (i.e. note uniform number changes necessitated by a change in jerseys, personnel no longer available, etc.). When play resumes after having been temporarily suspended, it must start at exactly the point being halted. The lineups and batting orders of both teams must be exactly the same as they were, subject to the rules of substitution, and any player who played or was announced as a substitute before the game was halted must be in the lineup when play resumes or be ineligible for the remainder of the game. If a halted game that is tied is unable to be completed, the result shall remain a tie.

Conference games that end in a tie shall remain a tie. Conference games that end in a tie will count as a half win and a half loss. [Revised 2002]

The eight (8)-run rule shall be in effect for all Conference regular season games (i.e. game ends when one team has an eight run lead after at least four and half innings).

The NCAA Tie-Breaker rule shall be in effect at the top of the 8th inning for all Conference regular-season games.

Regular Season Conference Schedule 1.

The Conference office will develop the regular season schedule.

Each institution shall play all other Conference members at least twice during the regular season. Conference games will be scheduled as a single date doubleheader. The sites will rotate on alternating years.

All Conference games must be completed by the Sunday preceding the Conference tournament.

Three (3) rain dates will be included within the Conference schedule. Teams must play any re-scheduled game on the first available rain date (please see re-scheduling policy). No other games may be scheduled on these dates.

Rescheduling Policy 1.

A Conference doubleheader that is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the participating institutions must be rescheduled at the first available date, as determined by mutual consent of the institutions involved. If the involved institutions canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree to a rescheduled date, then the Conference office shall select the date. [Amended October 2010]

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If the first game of a doubleheader is played but the second game is cancelled or unable to be completed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the game will not be rescheduled. [Amended October 2010]

The rescheduling of a Conference doubleheader shall take precedence over a nonconference game(s).

The Directors of Athletics may mutually consent to change the site of a Conference doubleheader due to unplayable conditions at the scheduled home site. a. The originally scheduled home team is responsible for notifying the visiting team and the umpires regarding the change. b. The originally scheduled home team will continue to be the designated home team for purposes of scoring, uniform color and batting order. The host institution may use its regular dugout. c. The site change will not affect the following year’s schedule.

Game Balls The WTA901BSST – Wilson Collegiate Softball will be the official ball for all Conference regular season and tournament games. [July 2012]

Umpires 1.

All umpires for Conference regular season and tournament games will be assigned by the SAC Coordinator of Softball Umpires.

Umpires should be notified of the applicable rules of play by the host institution’s coach. The host institution’s coach is required to have a softball rulebook available.

One umpire in chief and one additional umpire are required for each Conference contest. Games must begin at the designated start time provided there is at least one (1) official present.

Coaches, student-athletes and institutional representatives are prohibited from making public comments about officials.

Protests 1.

Umpires’ judgment decisions are final and not subject to protest. Protests may only be made on rules interpretations. At the time of the protest, the official scorer is notified and the game shall continue. A protest of a decision made by an umpire must be submitted in writing to the SAC Coordinator of Softball Umpires no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 48 hours following the completion of the contest. The written protest must include the signature of the head coach and athletic director (or designee). A copy of the protest will also be sent to the Conference office. 4

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Publicity 1.

A Preseason Poll will be determined by a vote of the head softball coaches and released to the public approximately one month prior to the start of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own team. [Amended June 2012]

Regular Season Champion 1.

The regular season champion will be the team with the highest winning percentage based on games against conference opponents and shall be declared the Conference champion.

Any tie for regular season champion will not be broken. In the case of a tie, cochampions shall be named.

Date and Site 1.

Host Catawba [June 2012] Mars Hill Lincoln Memorial Brevard Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne Anderson 5 [163]

Dates April 19-22 April 24-27 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

The tournament will be conducted on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When the tournament dates fall on Easter weekend, it will be conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Starting in 2014, the tournament shall be conducted on the final full weekend of April. [June 2012] Actual dates shall be set at least one year in advance.

Format 1.

The top eight teams at the end of the regular season shall qualify for the Conference tournament and will be seeded according to the final regular season order of finish. Should two or more teams tie for eighth place, the Conference tie-breaking procedures described in Section 8-C will be used.

The tournament will be conducted using an eight-team double-elimination format. Thursday

Game 1 - #4 vs. #5 Game 2 - #3 vs. #6 Game 3 - #2 vs. #7 Game 4 - #1 vs. #8

Friday

Game 5 – Game 2 Loser vs. Game 3 Loser (Alternate site) Game 6 – Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner Game 7 – Game 1 Loser vs. Game 4 Loser (Alternate site) Game 8 – Game 1 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner Game 9 – Game 8 Loser vs. Game 5 Winner Game 10 – Game 7 Loser vs. Game 6 Winner

Saturday

Game 11 – Game 9 Winner vs. Game 10 Winner Game 12 – Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner Game 13 – Game 11 Winner vs. Game 12 Loser

Sunday

Game 14 – Game 12 Winner vs. Game 13 Winner Game 15 – Game 14 Winner vs. Game 14 Loser (if necessary)

The host institution in conjunction with the Conference office will determine all tournament game times. Game times will be published in the tournament handbook.

The practice and warm-up schedule will be determined by the host institution and/or tournament director.

The higher seed in the first round and all subsequent games in the winner’s bracket shall be designated as the home team. The home team in the loser’s bracket games shall be determined by a coin toss.

The higher seeded team, or designated home team, will occupy the dugout on the third base line for all games.

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The team that advances to the Championship from the winner’s bracket shall be designated as the home team for the first game. If a second game is necessary, the home team for the second game shall be determined by a coin toss. The home team will then have the choice of their dugout.

If a game is called after the required minimum of five (5) innings because of weather or other unforeseen conflicts, it will be considered a completed game.

10.

The eight (8)-run rule is in effect for all Conference tournament games (i.e. game ends when one team has an eight run lead after at least four and half innings).

11.

The NCAA Tie-Breaker rule will not be used in any Conference tournament game. [April 2010]

12.

The team that wins the Conference tournament shall receive the Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If the tournament cannot be played to completion due to weather or other unforeseen conflicts, then the highest seed that has not been eliminated from the tournament will receive the automatic bid, irrespective of that team’s record in the Conference tournament. [April 2010]

Seeding and Tie-Breaker Formula The seeding for the tournament shall be based on the results of the regular season conference games (winning percentage). If a tie(s) exist in the final regular season standings, the following criteria will used to determine the tournament seeds: a. Head-to-head record among the tied teams. b. If a tie still exists, a comparison of each team’s record against all remaining seeds in the tournament. The comparison of records will begin with the highest seed possible and continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. c. If a tie still exists, the Commissioner shall conduct a coin flip. In the event of multiple ties (more than two teams tying at a position), a comparison of the tied teams’ records shall be evaluated to determine if a team(s) has an advantage in wins. If that process does not resolve the tie or reduce the multiple tie to less teams [when one team is removed from a multiple tie, the remaining ties are broken by reverting back to the first step until the tie is reduced to two teams. At that point, the seeding for the remaining teams is resolved by following the tie-breaking procedures described above], then a comparison of each team’s record against the tournament’s number one seed (or highest possible seed) shall be evaluated. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, then a comparison of each team’s record against the next highest seed shall be evaluated. This process will continue all the way through the lowest seed, if necessary. If the tie cannot be broken by that method, it shall be broken by a coin flip conducted by the Commissioner.

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Pre-Tournament Conference Call 1.

During the week before the tournament, the Conference office will conduct a mandatory pre-tournament conference call with the following participants: all involved head coaches, the host Athletic Director, the host sports information personnel, the host facilities staff, the head official and a Conference representative. The purpose of the conference call will be to review the schedule of events, awards presentation, practice times and general tournament details.

Umpires 1.

The supervisor of softball umpires shall assign three (3) umpires to all tournament games.

The Conference office will be responsible for paying the tournament umpires.

SECTION 9. AWARDS A.

Player of the Year 1.

The Softball Player of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Pitcher of the Year 1.

The Softball Pitcher of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Freshman of the Year 1.

The Softball Freshman of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Only those student-athletes participating in their first year of intercollegiate competition are eligible for the award. (March 2005) Coaches may not vote for their own player(s).

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Coach of the Year 1.

The Softball Coach of the Year shall be selected by a vote of the softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Coaches may not vote for themselves. 8 [166]

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The winner will be awarded a plaque.

Regular Season Champion 1.

The Conference champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the regular season champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

The Conference champion will earn 10 points toward the Echols Athletic Excellence Award. The second place team will earn nine points, third place eight points and so on.

All-Conference Teams 1.

A twelve (12) person First-Team All-Conference and a twelve (12) person SecondTeam All-Conference shall be selected by the head softball coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. [Amended October 2010]

Each team shall be comprised of one (1) catcher, two (2) pitchers, one (1) first baseman, one (1) second baseman, one (1) third baseman, one (1) shortstop, three (3) outfielders, one (1) utility player and one (1) designated player. Winners will be selected by position. A student-athlete may be nominated for only one position. [Amended October 2010]

Coaches may not vote for their own student-athlete(s) and must vote for every position.

Coaches may elect to select the All-Conference Teams via conference call. If this occurs, the cost of the conference call will be paid equally among the member institutions. [March 2002]

First Team winners will be awarded a plaque. Second Team winners will be awarded a framed personalized certificate. (Amended October 2011)

Tournament Champion The tournament Champion will be awarded a trophy. In addition, each member of the tournament champion team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Runner-Up The team that is the tournament runner-up will be awarded a plaque. 9

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All-Tournament Team 1.

An eleven (11) person All-Tournament Team, regardless of position, shall be selected at the conclusion of the tournament. a. A ballot will be provided to all head coaches prior to the start of the tournament. b. Ballots are due by 11:00 a.m. on the Monday following the conclusion of the tournament. c. Coaches may vote for their own players. d. The Conference office will tabulate the votes and announce the All-Tournament Team on Monday afternoon.

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Members of the All-Tournament Team will be awarded a personalized certificate.

Tournament Most Valuable Player 1.

The tournament Most Valuable Player shall be the student-athlete that receives the most votes from the head coaches for the All-Tournament Team. If there is a tie, it will be broken by the Conference office.

The winner will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Honor Roll 1.

All South Atlantic Conference softball student-athletes who have a 3.30 or better GPA at the conclusion of the spring semester shall be named to the SAC Academic Honor Roll. [June 2010]

The winners will be awarded a personalized certificate.

SAC Athlete of the Year Award 1.

The softball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year shall be considered nominees for the SAC Female Athlete of the Year Award. [Revised 1999]

The Athletic Directors Council will select one male and one female student-athlete as the Athlete of the Year. Members of the Athletic Directors Council may vote for their own student-athlete.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Scholar-Athlete Award 1.

Each institution may nominate one student-athlete per sport for each sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award.

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The winners will be awarded a plaque.

SAC Presidents Award 1.

Student-athletes that have won a sport-specific Scholar-Athlete award during the same academic year are eligible for the Presidents Award.

Institutions may nominate one male and one female sport specific Scholar-Athlete award winner for the Presidents Award. The nominees must be of junior status, at a minimum and it is expected that the nominees will represent a superior level of academic, athletic, and community/leadership qualities.

The Faculty Athletic Representatives Committee shall select one male and one female winner at the end of the academic year.

The winners will be awarded a personalized plaque.

SAC Senior Participation Award All softball student-athletes competing in their final season of eligibility will receive a senior memento award sponsored by the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. [Revised 2004] A student-athlete shall have competed in the sport of baseball at a SAC institution for a minimum of two years in order to be eligible to receive the senior award. [June 2012]

SAC Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week 1.

Nominations are due by Monday at 10:00 a.m. and the winners are selected by 12:00 noon the same day.

Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week winners will be announced as part of the weekly sport report and will be awarded a personalized certificate. [Revised 2004]

Statistical Champions 1.

The softball Statistical Champions will be the leaders in each of the following statistical categories at the conclusion of the regular season: 11 [169]

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Batting Average On-Base Percentage Slugging Percentage Home Runs Per Game Runs Batted In Per Game Runs Scored Per Game Triples Per Game Doubles Per Game Stolen Bases Per Game Earned Run Average Strikeouts Per Game Pitching Victories Team Batting Average Team Slugging Percentage Team Runs Scored Per Game Team Home runs Per Game Team Runs Batted In Per Game Team On-Base Percentage Team Stolen Bases Per Game Team Earned Run Average

Each winner will be awarded a personalized certificate.

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