2009-2010 Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule
Coaches and officials must possess a thorough knowledge of playing rules and an ability to interpret these rules. The League conducts statewide rules interpretation meetings prior to the season in each activity. It is the responsibility of the official and head coach to annually attend meetings for the purpose of keeping informed of rules changes and new interpretations as well as a general review of all rules and regulations. Coaches: Beginning with the 2007-08 school year, all Head Coaches must attend a MSHSL Pre-Season Rules Meeting. Head Coaches who do not attend must take the written rules test, and pass the test with a score of at least 80%. If neither is done the coach will be censured and the school will be fined $100. Officials: Officials are required to attend a rules interpretation meeting each year in each activity in which they are registered. Failure to attend a rules interpretation meeting will result in a one-year probation period in that activity. Probation means that the official will not be eligible for assignment to post-season tournament contests in that activity. Failure to attend a MSHSL rules meeting for two (2) consecutive years will result in a Not Qualified (NQ) rating. The individual may not officiate varsity contests during that period as a NQ official. Failure of new officials to attend a meeting will result in an NQ rating. Both officials and coaches are expected to attend the MSHSL Rules Meeting until dismissed by the MSHSL Clinician. Late arrival or early departure will result in no credit for the meeting. Individuals who provide false information on attendance reports will be subject to disciplinary action by the League. For handicapped accessibility information or special assistance at meeting sites, call the League office at (763) 560-2262.
Note: All meetings are held at the high school unless noted.
FOOTBALL**
Wednesday, August 12 7:30 PM Bemidji (Lumberjack Rm) Thursday, August 13 7:00 PM Bloomington Jefferson 7:30 PM Fergus Falls Monday, August 17 7:00 PM Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls) Tuesday, August 18 7:00 PM Hermantown (Auditorium) 7:00 PM North St. Paul Wednesday, August 19 7:30 PM Rochester Century (Forum)
ADAPTED FLOOR HOCKEY
Wednesday, December 02 Maple Grove 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials Wednesday, December 09 Bloomington Kennedy (Auditorium) 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials
BASKETBALL**
Wednesday, November 04 7:00 PM Duluth Denfeld 7:00 PM Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls) Thursday, November 05 7:00 PM Detroit Lakes (Rm 236) Monday, November 09 7:00 PM Rochester John Marshall Tuesday, November 10 7:00 PM Eastivew Wednesday, November 11 7:00 PM Alexandria Thursday, November 12 7:00 PM Virginia Monday, November 16 7:00 PM Brooklyn Center (Cafeteria) CHEERLEADING** Wednesday, August 19 7:00 PM Mankato West (Auditorium) Tuesday, August 25 7:00 PM Park Center Thursday, August 27 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Apollo
GYMNASTICS**
Saturday, October 17 9:00 AM Saint Peter Monday, October 19 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Tech (Rm 41) (Auditorium) Thursday, October 22 7:00 PM Fridley 7:00 PM Windom Area Tuesday, October 27 7:00 PM Bloomington Jefferson 7:00 PM Fergus Falls Wednesday, October 28 7:00 PM Rochester Mayo
ADAPTED SOCCER
Wednesday, August 26 Maple Grove 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials Wednesday, September 02 Bloomington Kennedy (Auditorium) 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials
HOCKEY**
Thursday, October 22 7:00 PM Hibbing 7:00 PM Hopkins (Small Theater) Wednesday, October 28 7:00 PM Hill-Murray School 7:00 PM Thief River Falls Thursday, October 29 7:00 PM Owatonna
GOLF
Monday, March 08 7:00 PM Hermantown (Media Center) 7:00 PM New Ulm 7:00 PM Thief River Falls Tuesday, March 09 7:00 PM Bemidji (Lumberjack Rm) 7:00 PM Eastview* Thursday, March 11 7:00 PM Minnewaska Area H.S. 7:00 PM Windom Area Monday, March 15 7:00 PM Chatfield 7:00 PM Fridley 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Apollo 7:00 PM Wadena-Deer Creek (Choir Room) 7:00 PM Waseca (Rm B129) Tuesday, March 16 7:00 PM Marshall Wednesday, March 17 7:00 PM Hibbing 7:00 PM Northfield
ADAPTED SOFTBALL
Wednesday, March 10 Maple Grove 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials Wednesday, March 17 Bloomington Kennedy (Auditorium) 6:30 PM-Officials Only 7:15 PM-Coaches & Officials
LACROSSE, BOYS**
Tuesday, March 23 7:00 PM Roseville Saturday, April 3 TBD
DANCE TEAM**
Tuesday, October 13 7:00 PM Eastview Monday, October 19 7:00 PM Rochester John Marshall 7:00 PM Willmar Tuesday, October 20 7:00 PM Totino-Grace Wednesday, October 21 7:00 PM Bemidji (Lumberjack Rm) 7:00 PM Mankato East Thursday, October 22 7:00 PM Brainerd
ALPINE SKIING
Wednesday, October 21 7:00 PM Robbinsdale Cooper Wednesday, November 04 7:00 PM Marshall School, Duluth
LACROSSE, GIRLS**
Tuesday, March 23 7:00 PM Roseville Saturday, April 3 TBD
BASEBALL**
Tuesday, March 16 7:30 PM Grand Rapids (GRHS Loft) Wednesday, March 17 7:30 PM Rochester Mayo Thursday, March 18 7:30 PM Hill-Murray School Monday, March 22 7:30 PM Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls) Tuesday, March 23 7:30 PM Hopkins (Small Theater) Thursday, March 25 7:30 PM Wadena-Deer Creek (Choir Room)
NORDIC SKIING
Wednesday, November 04 7:00 PM Marshall School, Duluth 7:00 PM Robbinsdale Cooper
On-line meetings will be offered in sports marked **. Instructions on how to access these meetings and the dates that they will be available will be included in the pre-season mailing that goes out to registered officials in these sports. Information for coaches will be mailed to Athletic Directors in late July/early August. This information will also be available on the League website.
Please check website list for changes two (2) weeks before the meetings start in your activity
*Date Change *** Date and Site Change Revised-10/1/09
2009-2010 Rules Interpretation Meeting Schedule
SOCCER**
Tuesday, August 11 7:00 PM Hopkins (Rm W230) Thursday, August 13 7:00 PM Duluth Denfeld Tuesday, August 18 7:00 PM Mankato West Wednesday, August 19 7:00 PM Rochester Mayo Thursday, August 20 7:00 PM Simley
SWIMMING & DIVING**
Tuesday, August 18 7:00 PM Rochester Century (Forum) Wednesday, August 19 7:00 PM Virginia Monday, August 24 7:00 PM Richfield Tuesday, August 25 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Apollo Tuesday, December 01 7:00 PM Edina (Valley View Middle School) SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING** Monday, January 25 4:00 PM Saint Louis Park
TRACK**
Monday, February 15 7:00 PM Detroit Lakes Thursday, February 18 7:00 PM Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls) Monday, February 22 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Apollo Thursday, February 25 7:00 PM Saint Louis Park Monday, March 01 7:00 PM Duluth Central 7:00 PM Rochester Mayo
WRESTLING**
Saturday, October 31 8:00 AM Elk River
Tuesday, November 10 ***
7:00 PM New Ulm Wednesday, November 04 7:00 PM Saint Cloud Tech (Rm 41) Monday, November 09 7:00 PM Rochester Century (Forum) Wednesday, November 11 7:00 PM Bemidji (Lumberjack Rm) 7:00 PM Henry Sibley
SOFTBALL**
Tuesday, March 16 6:30 PM Grand Rapids (GRHS Loft) Wednesday, March 17 6:30 PM Rochester Mayo Thursday, March 18 6:30 PM Hill-Murray School Monday, March 22 6:30 PM Redwood Valley (Redwood Falls) Tuesday, March 23 6:30 PM Hopkins (Small Theater) Thursday, March 25 6:30 PM Wadena-Deer Creek (Choir Room)
VOLLEYBALL**
Tuesday, August 11 7:00 PM Bloomington Jefferson Wednesday, August 12 6:00 PM Bemidji (Lumberjack Rm) 7:00 PM Sauk Rapids-Rice Thursday, August 13 6:00 PM Fergus Falls 7:00 PM Hibbing 7:00 PM Mankato West (Auditorium) Monday, August 17 7:00 PM Marshall Wednesday, August 19 6:00 PM Rochester Century (Forum) Thursday, August 20 7:00 PM Duluth Denfeld Monday, August 24 7:00 PM Brooklyn Center (Auditorium) (Auditorium)
On-line meetings will be offered in sports marked **. Instructions on how to access these meetings and the dates that they will be available will be included in the pre-season mailing that goes out to registered officials in these sports. Information for coaches will be mailed to Athletic Directors in late July/early August. This information will also be available on the League website.
Please check website list for changes two (2) weeks before the meetings start in your activity
*Date Change *** Date and Site Change Revised-10/1/09