Changes to 2020-21 Handbook
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• 2020-21 Handbook Changes
Bylaws & Policies
Until further notice, ASAA will use the following modifications
• ARTICLE 6 Contest Rules
ASAA will not consider the inability to fulfill a contract due to concerns with COVID a contract violation. ASAA hopes all schools will operate in “good faith” and let other schools know their intent as soon as possible
• ARTICLE 7 Section 7 – Practice
A. All players must have ten (10) physical practices in the same sport activity prior to the 1st day of competition. For the purpose of this bylaw, a “practice” is defined as a regularly scheduled team physical activity designed for the preparation of athletes for the sports season and conducted under the supervision of a certified school coach during the season established by the Board of Directors. In order to qualify as practice the student must participate in at least an hour of physical activity. A maximum of two (2) practices may occur on the same day, and the student may also count one (1) practice the same day as the first competition.
Cross Country Running
• First contest date – August 20
• State Berths & Awards
No team qualifiers and no team awards
Division I
Region 3 – 10 berths
Region 4 – 16 berths
Region 5 – 6 berths
Region 6 – 6 berths
Division II
Region 1 – 6 berths
Region 3 – 16 berths
Region 5 – 4 berths
Region 6 – 10 berths
Division III
Region 1 – 10 berths
Region 2 – 6 berths
Region 5 – 14 berths
Football / Flag Football
• First contest date – August 20
Swim / Dive
• Season Change
First Practice – September 2
First Competition – September 17
Last Competition – November 28
State Meet – December 4-5
Tennis
• State Berths & Awards
Region 3 – 1 berth
Region 4 – 2 berths
Region 5 – 1 berth
Region 6 – 1 berth
No team championship
Wrestling
• Season Change
First Practice – November 2
First Competition – November 13
Last Competition – January 23, 2021
State Meet – January 29-30, 2021