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NJSIAA Pregame Sportsmanship Anti-Bias Statement - Revised

Posted by NJFOA North on Saturday, 1 July 2023

As per directive of the NJSIAA starting with the 2022-23 season, the following text is to be read to each head coach with their captains, prior to the beginning of any NJSIAA sanctioned game, on any level:
 

The NJSIAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by coaches and players. There will be no tolerance for any negative behavior, such as taunting, trash-talking and verbal, written, or physical conduct related to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Such behavior will result in being ejected from this event. All participants must respect the game, respect the officials and respect their opponents.

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PDF icon 2022-23 Sportsmanship Statement.pdf
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Disqualification Reporting Policy Reminder

Posted by Steven Peloso on Tuesday, 5 September 2023

All Members:

This is a friendly reminder of what to do in the event that you eject anyone from a high school football game you are working. Please follow these instructions carefully each and every time you have an ejection:

  1. If it is a player get their number(s) - no name, NO ejection!
  2. If it is a player, you must inform the head coach AND get the player(s) name(s)
  3. If you eject a coach, please get the coach's name
  4. Immediately following the game (i.e., in the locker room) text Mark Bitar and me (Steve Peloso) with the particulars - number(s), name(s), reason for ejection
  5. That evening, log into RefSec and complete a DQ report. If you need your PIN and are unable to retrieve it from RefSec automatically, I can provide it for you upon request. 
  6. YOU ARE NOT TO COMPLETE A DQ REPORT ON THE NJSIAA WEBSITE - ONLY ON REFSEC


Please keep your information in the description brief and to the point. Example - 

At 4:55 remaining in the 3rd quarter, player #3 John Doe, for XXX High School took off his helmet and began hitting player #45 for YYY High School. He was ejected and the head coach was informed.

Complete all the required fields in RefSec; once this is done correctly I will have the information I need to complete the on-line form on the NJSIAA website. I will then call the Athletic Director from the school(s) of the ejected player/coaches - you do not have to do this.

If/when you eject someone, this procedure must be followed; we have a 24 hour time limit to inform the schools. Failure to follow this procedure promptly limits the ability of the schools to address the situation appropriately.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

 

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