March brings state basketball tournaments and talk about the shot clock. Information contained on this website belongs to the maine principals association for the benefit of its member schools. The federation, which sets guidelines and rules for high school sports across the country, allows for replay to be used. It may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed by nonmembers,in part or in full, without the written permission of the maine principals association. The rumford high basketball team of 1976 was a powerhouse team, scoring an average of 83 points per game while holding opponents to an average of 48 points per game. Understanding these basketball rules may make the game. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy. About 18,500 member schools abide by the rules put in place by the nfhs, ensuring. Nfhs high school basketball rules get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Division of professional activities building administrators and the division of interscholastic activities member high schools. This photograph of coach john shaw shows him accepting the 1976 new england champion trophy for high school basketball.
Falmouth high schools max fortier winds up for a pitch during the first baseball practice of the season monday. Members on team a are wearing headbands that have two manufacturers logos. Each high school football program must have a coach or athletic administrator attend one of these mandatory meetings. The sweeping change will expand the annual state tournaments and make the competition more balanced, but it could create.
Be brave i dont run away from a challenge because i am afraid. Rumford high school basketball trophy, 1976 maine memory. There is also an excellent facebook page on the history of dirigo boys basketball. Boys basketball new york state public high school athletic. All conferences and leagues shall be governed by the eligibility rules.
Tourney scoreboard high school boys basketball eastern maine preliminary round tuesday, feb. Fans, any future materials sent to me, please let me know where it was obtained from. Commensurate with the 20032004 school year, each high school principal will be issued a pin code number which must be used on all forms being submitted. The program is designed to reach out to high school age students who are interested in pursuing basketball officiating. Maine high school basketball rule changes address hand checks. Basketball rules interpretations 201920 by nfhs on october 09, 2019 basketball. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on.
Team a members wearing headbands with two manufacturers logos should not be allowed to enter the contest until the headbands are removed. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Maine high school basketball expanding to five classes next winter. By working together we can make sure our students have a continued and meaningful education. Should maine adopt instant replay in high school basketball. We are your one stop for high school, college, amateur and professional sports news, forums, pictures, team info and more. View the 2020 directory of the top 37 private schools offering basketball in maine. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. Dom martinelli scored 17 of his gamehigh 23 points in the second half to help lift no.
The 25 most misunderstood rules in high school basketball. In high school and college basketball, if there are threetenths of a second or less left on the clock, players may not catch and shoot the ball for a successful field goal. Dec 30, 2009 there is also an excellent facebook page on the history of dirigo boys basketball. National federation of state high school associations. In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch. The latest high school sports coverage from the portland press herald, the lewiston sun journal and the forecaster. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. Maines high school basketball coaches should follow the rules off. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. They went undefeated 18a 0 in their regular season and beat lawrence high in the state class a championship. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. How somali immigrants, soccer unite lewiston, maine. High school basketball rules are set by an organization known as the national federation of state high school associations.
Maine may have signs that say the way life should be when you enter the state, but that certainly doesnt apply to the enforcement of basketball rules. Both fouls will be recorded in the score book a double foul. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. Mascots and bat boysgirls must also meet this requirement for safety reasons. Maines high school basketball coaches should follow the rules. The maine principals association is a private, educational, nonprofit corporation with voluntary membership that is comprised of two distinct divisions. Jan 17, 2014 top dunks from the 2012 high school basketball season andrew wiggins, kasey hill, chris walker duration. Eastern maine board 111 of approved basketball official one rule, one interpretation. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Lacrosse sports science and safety committee, resulting in the development of.
Get the latest official high school basketball rules, updates, and interpretations. Maine basketball honor recognizes the top high school basketball player in the state of maine. The award is given to a senior player who best demonstrates basketball skills, makes significant impact on his team, shows leadership and respect for the game, and demonstrates good sportsmanship and citizenship. A player who is not a dribbler in control can keep tap a ball inbounds, go out of bounds. The new rules on pitch counts are likely to force teams to carry more pitchers.
Instead, i run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet. Understanding these basketball rules may make the game more enjoyable. Basketball rules all coaches and players must know easy to. All members of high school teams including managers must be enrolled in grades 912. Nfhs high school basketball rules my youth basketball player. Eligibility rules apply to all secondary school interscholastic varsity athletic events. Maine high school basketball expanding to five classes next. Nfhs basketball uniform rules do not require that the uniform. Mbnation basketball discussion area maine high school and aau. National girls basketball coach of the year 201718 fred lorensen.
High school basketball in the state of maine could take on a radically different look if maine principals association members adopt a proposed fiveclass system. Basket interference is a rule that some have difficulty with, but the iaabo rule book makes it clear. Basket interference occurs when a player touches the ball or any part of the basket including the net while the ball is on or within either basket and when a. The official basketball rules books 196pages are filled with tons of complicated words and scenarios youll rarely face during local games. Please contact me with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. A player may only tap or deflect the ball into the basket for the shot to be counted. Maine high school sports news, forums, events and more.
Maine principals association interscholastic division. Please do not allow students below grade nine to participate in these capacities. Stream maine principals association sports live and on demand with nfhs network. Dec 11, 2014 high school basketball in the state of maine could take on a radically different look if maine principals association members adopt a proposed fiveclass system. Falmouth high school s max fortier winds up for a pitch during the first baseball practice of the season monday. Refs in maine are giving out technical fouls for dunking. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Maine high school girls basketball scores scorestream.
Welcome to eastern maine board of approved basketball. Nfhs authors rules for high school boys lacrosse, and those rules govern. Official basketball rules high school basketball rules the national federation of state high school associations writes and governs the high school basketball rules in the u. Feb 23, 2018 in an excerpt from one goal, the author tells the story of the blue devils high school soccer team from lewiston maine, and how its quest for a state championship title united a racially divided town. All coaches must sign in to be credited with attendance. Missouri state high school activities association the mshsaa promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation. I can be reached at the above email or at 2072634999. Headbands with one manufacturers logo should meet the headband requirements. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Clukey finished with 18 and davina kabantu of portland hs added 10. Machias memorial high school is committed to educating our students during this closure. Congratulations to dick durost and harry orser, the 2019 recipients of the jim difrederico award. Maine high school basketball expanding to five classes.
The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national organization that oversees high school. Eastern maine board 111 of approved basketball official one rule, one interpretation congratulations. Top dunks from the 2012 high school basketball season andrew wiggins, kasey hill, chris walker duration. As the name suggests, the nfhs governs the rules for 16 different sports for girls and boys in all 50 states and washington, d. The official website for alpine and nordic high school skiing in maine. Game forfeiture process clarified in 202021 high school basketball. National boys basketball coach of the year 201718 basketball rules changes 201920. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national organization that oversees high school sports. Fiveclass system for maine high school basketball moves.
George stevens academy, gould academy and thornton academy. The maine association of basketball coaches goals are to help promote the. National federation rules will be used in all sports except golf pga, skiing mpa rule book, and tennis ustampa rule book. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. The maine principals association is responsible for high school athletics. The biggest rule change facing high school basketball players this. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. The award is presented annually by the maine association of basketball coaches. Official high school federation basketball rules and.
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