General CHSL Regulations   Membership Expanding of Membership Suspension Sportsmanship Purpose of the Catholic League Services Superintendent of Schools Director of Athletics (League Director) Executive Athletic Board Duties of the Executive Board Section Atheltic Boards Executive Athletic Board Members Principal School Athletic Director State Representative Council League Official Fees League Finances Summary of Rules for HS Athletics     MEMBERSHIP   Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit have the privilege of being members of the Detroit Catholic High School League. Members may remain in good standing, providing they abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the league's Executive Athletic Board.   Schools outside of the Archdiocese of Detroit may become members upon the application and approval of the Executive Athletic Board. The board will assign member schools to divisional alignments and assess membership fees.   The league director will schedule and administer the rules and regulations. EXPANDING OF MEMBERSHIP   (Catholic High School League Expanding Membership Policy Adopted January 23, 1996, presented to All CHSL Principals on January 25, 1996)   In addition to the regulations and policies in the Catholic League handbook, high schools may apply for membership through the athletic director of the Catholic League Director to the Executive Athletic Board under the following conditions and status: It is understood that the decisions of the Executive Athletic Board are final and may involve other factors, including but not limited to, the opinions of member schools. Catholci League handbook Rule 16 applies throughout this process: All matters of rules, regulations and policy not covered in the Catholic League handbook shall be decided and administered by the league director. Generally, the term of membership shall be no less than two-years adjustable by the Executuve Athletic Board at anytime. Commitments in football may require longer planning and notification of schedule.   Full Membership: Open to Catholic high schools, which are members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association -- in and outside the Archdiocese of Detroit -- in one or more championship sport. Competition includes regular-season, playoffs and championships in all sports. School must be considered in good standing with the Catholic League and the Michigan High School Athletic Association.   Associate Membership: Open to non-public, religious-based high schools that are members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association and in good standing with the Catholic League. The school is granted the right to participate in regular-season divisional  or dual meet competition only. A divisional trophy is awarded to the team(s) that win its division. The next highest-seeded full-member team(s) in division standings advances to the playoffs. Associate members are not eligible for Catholic League preliminaries or championship meets; individual sports playoffs or Catholic League championships in team sports. It is only at preliminaries and championships of individual sporting events that Catholic League all-time records are made and broken. Associate member schools are considered as a member of the Catholic League in all respects, except for the league's playoffs and championships. Participation in the Catholic League Coaches' Association in selection of All-Catholic, All-League, and All-Academic recognition, as well as, the Operation Friendship Scholar-Athlete Recognition program shall apply. The regular-season team records and scores of Associate Member teams will count in computing final division standings and tie-breakers based on points such as the 15-point rule in basketball and the 21-point rule in football. The only difference is that Associate Members will be removed from the bracket sheet for playoffs and the next full membership team in order will move up. For the purpose of tabulating division standings, Associate Member teams will be computed. To safeguard against possible misunderstandings and unclear expectations schools granted Associate Member status must annually sign a written understanding of the above membership conditions. The written agreement prepared by the Catholic League, will include signatures of the principal and athletic director.  Representative parents, students, and Board of Education/governing body members shall also sign the understanding indicating community awareness of the team status.  A copy of all written publicity, disseminated to the student-body and parents that describes the status of the competition allowed an Associate Member high school shall be on file with the Catholic League by September 15 of each year. A membership resolution, similar to that used by the MHSAA, and notice indicating that the new member school will not be party to any litigation against the Catholic League, its directors or officers, or the Archdiocese of Detroit shall be reviewed by legal counsel of the school and the school leadership and submitted to the Catholic League prior to September 15.   Affiliated Membership: Open to non-public, religious-based high schools, who are members of the Michigan High School Athletic Association, and are in good standing with the Catholic League. Affiliated members will be involved in required non-league contests with members of one ore more divisions. Affiliate membership teams are not eligible for divisional trophies, preliminaries or championship meets, Catholic League playoffs or championships. Results and scores of contests do not count in standings or tie-breaker. Contests with Affiliated Members are scheduled or arranged for by the Catholic League and are considered league commitments under Regulation No. 9: Schedules. Affiliated members will compete with full members and associate members in contests, which are required non-league contests, counting towards the MHSAA total allowed for that sport. The Catholic League will assign all officials, home and away. All applicable league rules apply. Other benefits such as All-League and scholar-athlete recognition are not included but granted to Affiliate Members by special permission of the Executive Athletic Board in the spring of the previous school year. SUSPENSION   The Athletic Executive Board has the right to suspend members. Members shall not be permitted to compete, in any sport, with suspended members.   Members may be suspended for:  Violation of the rules and regulations of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Violation of the rules and regulations of the Catholic League. Violations by schools, individual coaches and or athletic directors. Non-Payment of fees. Failure to carry out a complete league schedule. a. Failure to fulfill sanctioned league commitments and responsibilities. When a school drops out of a league competition, through suspension, it may not participate as a League Member, for one (1) year after it files application again as a member of the league. Failure to compete in league competition, in all sports and levels, that are jointly sponsored by the school and the Catholic League. The league director may grant waiver for individual sports. Violation of TV-Radio policy of the Catholic League. Individual coaches, athletic directors, sports programs or schools found in violation of rules and regulations may be censored, placed on probation or suspended. SPORTSMANSHIP   It is an act of conducting oneself in a true Christian manner regardless of any and all extenuating circumstances. The school will be held responsible for the behavior of its coaches, students, participants, and followers.   The member schools and all of their constituents should be familiar and practice the code of responsibility as outlined in the Michigan High School Athletic Association and Catholic League handbooks. PURPOSE OF THE CATHOLIC LEAGUE To re-affirm and expand our commitment to and involvement in the promotion of quality physical education and athletics for all of our member schools. To regulate the interscholastic athletic programs conducted by the member schools of the Archdiocese of Detroit. To provide the opportunities for interscholastic competition based on the education and physical well being of all participants. SERVICES   Services provided to the members of the Catholic League: Placement of athletics under the league director, with supervision by the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit. To assist schools in planning and developing athletic programs by: a.  Building level of competition. b.  Scheduling of league and assisting with non-league scheduling. c.  Contracting and assigning officials. d.  Assisting in obtaining athletic sites. e.  Promotion and management of playoffs and championship events. f.  Promotion and management of all league commitments. Regulating competition to comply with the high school curriculum. Representing all member schools in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Assisting schools in the development of physical education and health through consultation, educational services and curriculum planning. To insure a fair and equal opportunity for all member schools to experience positive opportunities for participation in athletics. Promotion of safety, crowd control, sportsmanship and sports education. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS   The superintendent of schools is the final authority responsible for the league and shall make decisions on matters not especially covered in policy and will so inform the league director and the Athletic Executive Board. DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS   The Catholic League director of athletics is the Executive Director in control of all interscholastic contests and is appointed by the superintendent of schools. The league director has full authority to enforce and interpret all policies.   The final decisions on all matters not covered in the Catholic League handbook is decided by the director with approval of the superintendent. The league director or associate director (in the absence of the director) serves as chairperson of the Executive Athletic Board and breaks tie in voting. EXECUTIVE ATHLETIC BOARD   The Executive Athletic Board is represented by each athletic division, by two (2) principals and two (2) athletic directors.   a. The athletic director is elected by their divisional athletic directors. The athletic directors shall not be of the same school as the elected-principal.   The athletic director must meet the following criteria: Be a full-time teaching or administrative employee of the school or have a minimum of four (4) years as athletic director in the Catholic League. Be willing and able to attend scheduled Executive Athletic Board meetings.   b. The principals: Shall be elected by their divisional principals. Be willing to attend Executive Athletic Board meetings. Has completed minimum of one (1) year as a principal in the Catholic League.   c. The members at large: One (1) shall be elected or appointed by the Catholic League Men's Coaches' Association. One (1) shall be elected or appointed by the Catholic League Women's Coaches' Association. One (1) member shall be elected or appointed from the Administrators Association (CASA).   The athletic directors and coaches' association elections shall be conducted at the fall meeting (August) to insure that the elected persons are continuing employment in the Catholic League.   The principal elections shall be held each year in the months of May or June.   The newly elected and appointed Executuve Athletic Board would begin office at the September meeting. The league director may appoint representation from sections that have not elected members or to fill vacancies that occur during the school year. DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ATHLETIC BOARD To regulate the interscholastic programs, so as to safeguard the physical and educational welfare of all participants and member schools. To regulate and institute policy governing all interscholastic athletics. To assist in: a.  Divisional alignments b.  Regulating league fees c.  Hearing appeals of the decisions made by the director. To assist in financial promotion to help finance the league. To provide all member schools with the equality in opportunity to compete in a positive educational environment. DIVISION ATHLETIC BOARDS   It is recommended that each division have its athletic directors meet on a regular basis to discuss mutual concerns in administration, crowd control, program upgrading, promotion and management. The league director or associate director shall serve as ex-officio at these divisional meetings.   Each section is encouraged to make recommendations to the league through its representatives. EXECUTIVE ATHLETIC BOARD MEMBERS   Shall be identified at the completion of elections and appointments.   A quorum for a meeting shall consist of a majority plus one. (i.e. one half the total membership + one = majority, plus one additional = a quorum.) PRINCIPAL   The high school principal is the official representative of his/her respective school and is directly responsible for the general attitude of the student-body and the conduct of athletic affairs by the athletic director and coaches.   It is the duty of the principal to derive from the athletic program a full measure of educational value in developing good sportsmanship.   The principal is charged with the responsibility of mutual support of all Michigan High School Athletic Association and Catholic League regulations. THE SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR   The high school athletic director is the official representative of the school in all interscholastic and athletic activities. The athletic director represents the principal, coaching staff and the school; implements and carries out the policy of administrating the school's athletic program.   The athletic director has the responsibility to conduct the school's athletic programs in accordance with Michigan High School Athletic Association and Catholic League regulations. STATE REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL The non-public schools in the State of Michigan have one (1) representative on the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Representative Council, elected at large from statewide non-public schools. The elected members of the Representative Council shall hold office for two (2) years or until such time as their successors are duly elected. It is recommended that in the Catholic League, the vote be cast by the principal, for the current league director. NOTE: Nomination ballots are sent usually in the first weeks of September.   Ballots received from schools must be properly signed by the principal, in two locations as principal and superintendent. The superintendent's name can be written in. Ballots must be returned to the Michigan High School Athletic Association  within the deadline date. 2002-2004 CATHOLIC LEAGUE OFFICIAL FEES (Approved March 12, 2002 - Effective August 15, 2002)   FOOTBALL (ALL DIVISIONS) Varsity - Five (5) men $50.00 each Reserve - Three (3) men or four (4) 40.00 each Frosh - Three (3) men or four (4) 40.00 each   BASKETBALL (ALL DIVISIONS) Varsity - Three (3) 50.00 each Varsity - Two (2) 50.00 each Reserve - Two (2) 40.00 " Frosh - Two (2) 35.00 "   VOLLEYBALL (Two for all matches 99-00) (All Levels) One Match 33.00 each Two Matches 50.00 " Three Matches 70.00 "   SWIMMING One (1) official 55.00 *Home team hire   TRACK One (1) official (Dual) 55.00 (Double-Dual) 65.00 *Home team hire   BASEBALL** Varsity - Two (2) umpires 45.00 each ($90 ea. DH) Reserve - Two (2) umpires 38.00 each ($76 ea. DH) Frosh - One (1) umpire or Two (2) 38.00 each ($76 ea. DH) **Add $5.00 to single 9 inning sub-varsity game fee   SOFTBALL** Varsity - One or Two (Single) 38.00 each ($76 ea. DH) Reserve - One (1) (Single) 33.00 each ($66 ea. DH) Frosh - One (1) umpire 33.00 each ($66 ea. DH)   SOCCER Varsity - Three (3) 45.00, 35.00 & 35.00 Varsity - Two (2) 45.00 each Reserve - Two (2) 35.00 " Frosh - Two (2) 35.00 "   LACROSSE Varsity - Two (2) 50.00 each Reserve - Two (2) 42.50 " (Aug., 2001)   The league assigns all HOME officials except, swimming and track. All officials are paid by home team at time of game/match. Schools are not to pay more or less than established officials fees. In the event a contracted official does not show up for a game in basketball (any level-does not apply to third official), baseball (varsity and JV), volleyball (varsity and JV), or soccer (one official only, any level), the home school shall compensate the official who works the game alone with additional monies totaling one-half the fee. (Executuve Athletic Board approved 5-10-88, Revised 9-11-01).   Special mileage consideration may be paid for travel to Marine City Cardinal Mooney, as approved by the league. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FINANCES   The Catholic League is a self-sustaining department, subsidized by member schools through league fees and promotion of playoffs, championships, and special fundraisers. FEES (MEMBERSHIP) (Approved 1-23-96)   Member schools are assessed Catholic League sport fees. The fees are regulated by the Executive Athletic Board.   BOYS: Football: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Cross Country: $80 Golf: Varsity, $80; Reserve, $65 Soccer: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80, Frosh, $65 Basketball: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Swimming: $115 Baseball: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Lacrosse: $105 Tennis: $80 Track: $105   GIRLS: Basketball: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Cross Country: $80 Swimming: $115 Tennis: $80 Volleyball: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Cheerleading: Varsity, $35; Reserve, $25 Pom Pon: $35 Golf: $80 Soccer: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80 Softball: Varsity, $115; Reserve, $80; Frosh, $65 Track: $105   SPECIAL ASSESSMENT as regulated by the Executive Athletic Board:   General membership fee - $75.00 - per high school Schools with non assessed sports - $100   Football $350 (Class A-B Schools) $250 (Class C-D Schools)   Basketball $250 (Boys & Co-ed) $150 (Girls only)   Non-Assessed Sports - $100 (per high school)   NO ASSESSMENTS FOR NON-PLAYING SCHOOLS SUMMARY OF RULES FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS (Approved May 1, 1990)   At its final meeting of the school year, the Executive Athletic Board conducts a vote to renew membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Majority vote required.   As members of the MHSAA, rules of eligibility and rules governing contests between senior high schools shall apply to members of the Catholic League. Additional rules and regulations shall also apply. Schools should refer to MHSAA and Catholic League handbooks for regulations.   MHSAA eligibility regulations summary - (Regulation I) Enrollment Age Physical Examination Semesters of Enrollment Semesters of Competition Undergraduate Standing Previous Semester Record Current Semester Record Transfers Undue Influence - Recruiting Awards Amateur Status Limited Team Membership   MHSAA rules governing contests between senior high schools (Regulation II) Competition Limited to Eligibles  Administration Coaches of Teams Exchange of Eligibility Approved In State Meets Out of State Contests Use of Registered Officials Playing Rules Football Practice, Season, Scrimmage Limitations of Competition Maximum Number of Contests Post Season Contests, Starting of Practices All Star Contests Filming/Video Taping, TV MHSAA Tournament Conditions   * Schools should consult MHSAA handbook for rules and regulations. Consult with league director after reviewing MHSAA and Catholic League handbooks.