Central Coast Section (CCS) BASKETBALL BYLAWS
  Approved by CCS Board of Managers - 05-01-03

Section 1. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A.    Seeding:    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2004, @ the CCS office.
                            9:00 AM - Boys  - All Divisions        1:00 PM - Girls - All Divisions
B.    Evaluation: MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2004, 7:00 PM, @ the CCS office.

Section 2. TOURNAMENT DATES
The 2004 CCS Basketball Tournament is scheduled to be held, as follows:

Section 3. TOURNAMENT FORMAT 
Teams in all Divisions will participate in a single-elimination Tournament.  The bracketing for all Divisions will be determined at the Seeding meeting.

Section 4. QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR ENTERING TOURNAMENT
A.    METHODS OF QUALIFYING
        In order to gain a berth into the Tournament a team must meet at least one [1] of the following criteria:
        1.    Be designated as League Champion; or
        2.    Be designated as League Automatic Qualifier; or
        3.    Have a League record of at least .500; or
        4.    Have an overall record of at least .500; or
        5.    Submit an application to its respective League Board of Managers requesting participation based
                upon special circumstances. 
                    (See APPENDIX - back of SEASON SUMMARY SHEET for BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT QUALIFICATION FORM
                    THIS COMPLETED FORM, WITH APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES, MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE SEEDING MEETING
                    IN ORDER FOR A TEAM TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT UNDER THIS PROVISION.)
B.    Automatic Qualifiers, including League Champions, allocated to each League are as follows:
        BVAL-6; CPSAL-2; MBL-2; MTAL-2; PAL-4; PSAL-2; SCCAL-2; SCVAL-4; TCAL-2; WBAL-2; WCAL-2.
C.    SUPPLEMENTAL LEAGUES
        When two [2] or more basic Leagues join together to form supplemental Leagues, the following shall
        apply:
        1.    When two [2] or more supplemental Leagues are formed by the joining of two [2] or more basic
                Leagues that each had two [2] Automatic Qualifiers to CCS Play-offs, the new supplemental
                Leagues shall retain the total of their previous Automatic Qualifiers (e.g., League A and B each
                have two [2] Automatic Qualifiers.  When new supplemental Leagues are formed combining
                A & B, they will have a total of four [4] Automatic Qualifiers).
        2.    The League Board of Managers having governance authority over the supplemental Leagues
                shall determine in its bylaws how those Automatic Qualifiers will be allocated from the
                supplemental Leagues.  In the absence of a basic League tournament to determine Section
                qualifiers, the basic League MUST allocate an automatic berth to each of the supplemental
                League Champions.

Section 4. QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR ENTERING TOURNAMENT (continued)
D.    SEASON SUMMARY SHEET
        1.    In order for his/her respective League's teams to be eligible to participate in the Section
                Tournament, each League Representative MUST attend the Basketball Seeding Meeting
                and submit to the CCS, BEFORE THE BEGINNING of the Seeding Meeting, a completed
                Season Summary Sheet for ALL TEAMS (Champion, other Automatic Qualifiers and
                At-Large entries) entering the Tournament from his/her League.

E.    DIVISION PLACEMENT
        The previous school year's grade 10-12 CBEDS enrollment figures, as listed below, will be used for
        Divisional placement of CCS teams in the 2003-04 Tournament:

Note:    As of June, 2003, per CIF Federated Council action, teams do not have the option to "move up" in Division placement.

Section 5. SEEDING AND BRACKETING PROCEDURES
A.    At least the top half of the teams in each Division will be subjectively seeded by the Basketball
        Committee at the Seeding meeting on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2004.
B.    Wherever possible, opponents of the seeded teams referred to in Section 5.-A. above will be placed
        so that they do not meet League-mates in 1st-Round games in all 16-team bracket Divisions, and
        also in 2nd-Round games of any 32-team Tournament bracket.
C.    After seeding all teams, if three [3] teams from the same League are in the same half-bracket, and at
        least 10 of the League Rep.'s agree that this is a significant misplacement in the seeding of teams,
        then a subjective change in placement may occur by agreement of at least 10 League Rep.'s.
D.    Seeding criteria to be considered by the Sport Committee, in no specific order, include the following:

Section 6. RULES
The 2003-04 National Federation Basketball Rules will apply during the Tournament.  Any modification adopted by the State CIF and CCS will supersede the Federation rules.

Section 7. OFFICIALS
A.    The CCS Commissioner will contract with accredited local Officials Associations to provide
        Tournament officials.
B.    For all games prior to Quarter-Finals, officials will generally be contracted from the higher-seeded
        team's Home Association (the Association serving them during the regular season).
C.    For all games from Quarter-Finals through Finals, the following process for making assignments will
        generally be followed:
        1.    Neutral crews will be used whenever possible.
        2.    When both teams are served by the same Home Association during the regular season, a crew
                from their common Home Association will be used.

Section 8. HOME TEAM / UNIFORMS / SCOREBOOK / SITES
A.    The "HOME TEAM" in each game is the team with the highest-seeded number.  The "HOME TEAM"
        bench shall be to the left of the scorer's table when facing the center of the floor.
B.    The "HOME TEAM" shall wear light uniforms.
C.    It is the responsibility of the "HOME TEAM" to notify the "VISITORS" prior to the game if the above is
        going to present a problem.
D.    The Home Team is responsible to provide the official score-keeper and scorebook through all rounds
        prior to the Finals.
E.    Siting of all games is the responsibility of the CCS Staff.  Whenever possible, all Quarter- and
        Semi-Final games will be played at the same site and day within each gender and Division.

Section 9. HOST ("HOME TEAM") 1ST- & 2ND-ROUND RESPONSIBILITIES
A.    The highest-seed in all rounds preceding the Quarter-Finals of the Tournament shall host that game
        on its home floor, or (with the approval of the CCS) make arrangements to host it at a suitable,
        alternate facility.
B.    THE HOST SCHOOL SHALL:
        1.    Provide all personnel necessary to properly host the game; i.e. score-table personnel (including
                game announcer), ticket-sellers/takers, crowd-control supervisors (if needed), and other
                personnel required for reasonable game management.
        2.    Provide tickets for sale at the gate at the established CCS admission prices:
                        Adult - $6;   Senior Citizen - $4;   HS Student - $3;   Child - $2;   Family - $12.
                *    CCS and State CIF Passes will be honored for General Admission seating at all games.
                *    School, Faculty and League Passes will not be honored.
                *    If seeking complimentary admission for crowd supervision personnel, each participating
                        school shall submit a properly completed Basketball Pass Gate List. 
                            (See APPENDIX for BASKETBALL PASS GATE LIST FORM)
        3.    Pay ALL game management personnel (including game officials) from the game receipts.
                Note:    CCS-authorized fees for these expenses are listed on the Net Profit/Deficit Gate Form.
                            (See APPENDIX for BASKETBALL NET PROFIT/DEFICIT GATE FORM)
        4.    Pay the "Visiting Team's Travel Subsidy Allowance" (before making the 1/3-1/3-1/3 split) when
                that team submits a properly completed Team Sports Travel Subsidy Form to the host school
                within 10 days of the date of the game.  It has been made clear to ALL schools that the "Travel
                Subsidy" monies will be forfeited if the form is not submitted within those 10 days.
        5.    After completing B.-3. and -4. above, submit the Net Profit/Deficit Gate Form to the CCS.
                a.    If a NET PROFIT is shown:
                        (1)    Attach a check payable to CCS for 1/3 of the NET profit.;
                        (2)    Forward a check payable to the visiting school for 1/3 of the NET profit
                                (+ Travel Subsidy allowance);
                        (3)    Retain the remaining 1/3 as payment for acting as the host team.
                b.    If a DEFICIT is shown:
                        After receiving the Form, the CCS office will remit a check for reimbursement of the
                        game-related expenses the host school incurred.

Section 10. GAME BALL
"SPALDING" will provide a basketball (the TF1000WC 28.5 Composite Ball for the Girls, and the TF1000WC Composite Ball for the Boys) to each team reaching the Quarter-Final round.  "SPALDING" basketballs MUST be used in all games throughout the Tournament.  The "HOME TEAM" is responsible for providing the game ball throughout the Tournament.

Section 11. AWARDS
Awards will be presented immediately following the Finals of each Division.
A.    Trophies [20]:      Each Division's Champion and Runner-Up Teams
B.    Medals [150]:      15 Medals for individuals on each Division's Championship Team.
C.    Certificates:         For individuals on each Division's Runner-Up Team
D.    Plaques [10]:       Presented to each Coach of the Champion Team in each Division

Section 12. SPORTSMANSHIP
A.    The member schools of the CIF/Central Coast Section are committed to providing a sportsmanlike
        environment for students, coaches and spectators.

B.    The following behavior is unacceptable at all CIF/CCS High School contests:

C.    To this end, each school is required to submit a signed Sportsmanship Contract for each of the three
        seasons-of-sport before any of its teams is allowed to participate in any CCS Play-off contest.
D.    Each Principal is required by the CCS Board of Managers to meet with any team from his/her school
        participating in the Tournament to review CCS Sportsmanship Information. 
          (See APPENDIX for REQUIRED PRE-GAME SPORTSMANSHIP MEETING INFORMATION SHEET)
E.    Coaches and Captains will meet with the Site Director 30 minutes prior to game time to remind them
        of the importance of good sportsmanship and to make certain their Administrator has reviewed this
        information with them in the past week.
F.    Administrators from both schools in each contest will attend a mandatory meeting with the Site
        Director 15 minutes prior to game-time. (The Coach cannot represent the school at this meeting.)

Section 13. ELIGIBLE ATHLETES
A.    All athletes must be in good standing with their League, school and CCS in order to compete.
        No ineligible athletes will be allowed to compete.
B.    Any player or coach who is disqualified from a Tournament contest for FLAGRANT MISCONDUCT or
        UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR will be disqualified from all remaining contests in that sport that
        season, including all CIF Nor-Cal and State CIF Tournament contests.

Section 14. PRACTICE AT CHAMPIONSHIP SITE(S)
No arrangements for practice at competition sites are allowed once the site of the Tournament has been announced by CCS.  See "General Tournament Information" Section of this Tournament Guide for specific policy.  Schools found in violation of this rule may be barred from further participation in the Section Play-offs.

Section 15. GAME SUPERVISION
Adequate student-spectator supervision MUST be provided by each school participating in the Tournament.  School administrators/faculty who attend the contest should introduce themselves to the CCS Site Director, and tell him/her where they will be located throughout the contest in case their assistance is needed.  It is the responsibility of the school supervisory personnel to prevent and correct any inappropriate behavior of their students or spectators.
(See Section 17. below for pass information for these individuals)

In order that all persons may experience maximum enjoyment at CCS athletic events, and to enhance and encourage good public order, it is the policy of the Central Coast Section-CIF that all persons wishing to audibly cheer or support a particular team be seated in an area designated for, or most closely associated with, the team in question.

Seating of persons audibly cheering for a particular team in the cheering section of, or areas most closely identified with, the opposing team is to be avoided whenever possible, and such persons shall be directed by staff to the appropriate seating location for their team.

Section 16. SPIRIT-LEADERS / HALF-TIME & PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES / BANDS
A.    SPIRIT-LEADERS
        1.    All spirit-leaders must be in full uniform to be admitted without charge.  These individuals are
                restricted to the areas designated for the student body they represent.  No one will be allowed on
                the gymnasium floor.
        2.    Artificial noise-makers, such as horns, sirens, bells, etc. will not be permitted.
        3.    All half-time and pre-game activities conducted by spirit squads and their respective student
                bodies shall be activities which conform to generally acceptable behavior associated with
                educational programs.  In addition, all spirit-leaders are reminded of their responsibility to follow
                ALL guidelines set forth in the 2003-04 NATIONAL FEDERATION OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL
                CHEERLEADING GUIDE.
B.    BANDS
        Each school will be allowed up to an 18-piece pep band, which will be admitted without charge.  No
        electronic amplifiers will be allowed.  There will be a designated seating area for the band whose team
        is participating in the game in which they will be playing.  Band members must sit within the confines
        of their designated area.
C.    Pre-Game amplified music during team warm-ups is prohibited at all sites in all rounds.

Section 17. PASSES
A.    ONLY CCS Passes and State CIF Passes will be honored.
B.    School, Faculty and League Passes will NOT be honored.
C.    Participants will be admitted with the coaching staff.
D.    For Final games, stats people, team managers and team area personnel will be admitted to the team
        area via a bench pass only.  A supply of bench passes will be issued to the respective coaches or
        AD's upon arrival at the Finals game site.
E.    The following procedure will be followed for all CCS events for admission and identification of faculty
        supervisors:
        1.     The school shall supply a written list of a maximum of 12 supervisors assigned to the contest on
                the Pass Gate List Form, which can be found in the APPENDIX of this Tournament Guide.
                This form MUST be signed by the principal.
        2.    This list must be presented at the admission gate in time to provide complimentary admission to
                those on the list.

Section 18. TRAVEL SUBSIDY
The Travel Subsidy Request Form is found in the CCS Tournament Guide APPENDIX.
Special Note:  The Team Travel Subsidy Form is to be submitted to the Host School in all rounds prior to the Quarter-Finals.  The Team Travel Subsidy Form should be submitted directly to the CCS office for Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals.  In order to receive travel subsidy, this form must be submitted within 10 days from the date of the school's last CCS Play-off competition. 

Section 19. GAME PROGRAMS & ROSTERS
A.    Game programs will be produced by the CCS office and sold (starting with the Quarter-Final round) at
        the game sites while supplies last.
B.    Team rosters are due in the CCS Office on or before FEBRUARY 1st, in order to be included in
        the Tournament program.  (See APPENDIX for TOURNAMENT ROSTER FORM - BASKETBALL)

Section 20. TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
The Participant Information Bulletin will be mailed to all schools and the media approximately three [3] weeks prior to the start of the Tournament.