2009 WIAA

Dairy Farmers of Washington / Les Schwab Tires

3A, 4A Girls Soccer Championships

Harry Lang Stadium

November 20 & 21, 2009

Tournament Manager

Don Farler 360-507-2326cell

Black HillsHigh School, Athletic Director

Harry Lang Stadium

11023 Gravelly Lake Dr. S

Lakewood, WA98499

Phone:(360) 709-7811

Fax:(360) 709-7802

E-Mail:

Tournament Schedule @ Harry Lang Stadium:

Semi-Finals:Friday, November 20 @ Harry Lang Stadium

3AGirls2:00 PMTop bracket

3A Girls4:00 PMBottom bracket

4A Girls6:00 PMTop bracket

4A Girls 8:00 PMBottom bracket

Finals and Consolation: Saturday, November 21@ Harry Lang Stadium

3A Girls10:00 AMConsolation Finals

4A Girls12:00 PMConsolation Finals

3A Girls2:00 PMChampionship Finals

4A Girls4:00 PMChampionship Finals

Home team is shown on bottom of the state bracket

Site

Harry E Lang Stadium

CloverParkHigh School

11023 Gravelly Lake Dr.

Lakewood, WA98499

Games Committee

The Games Committee will include the following:

  • Tournament manager – Don Farler
  • Head Official – TBD
  • WIAA representative – TBD

Coach not involved in the tournament – TBD

Driving Directions

See WIAA website

Entrance

Team entry is at the pass gate at the east end of the stadium. Fan entry is also at the east end, nearest to the parking lot.

Parking

Team bus parking will be in a designated area on the North end of the stadium parking lot, next to the Tennis Courts.

Field Surface

Harry E Lang playing surface is an artificial turf manufactured by “FieldTurf”. Soccer lines are inlaid in yellow.

Team Benches

Both team benches will be located on the North side of the field. The Home Team bench will be located west of midfield, and the Visiting Team bench will be located east of midfield.

Only participants (coaches, players, managers, trainers, and cheer staff in uniform), non uniformed team members must have a wrist band on to be allowed on the field. Each school will be allowed two field passes for student reporters or photographers.

Uniforms

The Home Teams will wear light-colored jerseys. The Visiting Teams will wear dark-colored jerseys.

Shoes

Most of our players wear the same cleats they would use on a natural grass field. No metal, or metal tipped cleats allowed.

Dressing Rooms

The dressing rooms are located at the stadium, under each grandstand.

Home teams will be in the South, under the home team grandstands.

Visiting teams will be in the East, under the visiting grandstands.

Dressing rooms will be open one hour prior to game #1. For succeeding games, the dressing rooms will be available directly after halftime of the previous game. Teams should plan to carry their bags to and from the field during their games.

Administrator Supervision

Each school should have an administrator or designee on site to supervise and assist with crowd control. Please enter the names of the supervisors on the tournament information pages located on the WIAA website. The names of the supervisors will be placed on a pass list. Only those supervisors, whose names appear on the pass list, will be allowed free entry. Once on site, the head supervisor should check in with the tournament manager.

Pre-game Schedule

Pre-game warm up will be a minimum of 15 minutes. If time allows, teams will be given up to 20 minutes of pre-match warm up time. If extra time is needed, teams may warm up on the grass fields adjacent to the stadium. Do not have your players warm up on the track surface of the stadium. The following time schedule will be kept, using the stadium scoreboard clock:

  • Five minutes remaining – teams line up at their respective team benches
  • Four minutes remaining – introduction of officials
  • Three minutes remaining – Team introductions, as follows:
  • Visiting team – reserves, starters, and coaches
  • Home team - reserves, starters, and coaches
  • When introduced, individuals should run from the sideline to the 40 yd line and face the middle of the field
  • Two minutes remaining – Teams turn to face the American flag on the East end of the field. The National Anthem will be sung or played before each match.
  • One minute remaining – teams face each other and advance to midfield to shake hands before returning to their bench

Note: The stadium scoreboard clock will be set with the five extra minutes to allow for introductions

Awards

AcademicState Champions

The soccer team with the highest team grade point average in each WIAA classification will be presented a plaque in recognition of academic achievement. If one of the teams in the tournament is a recipient, the presentation will take place prior to the Saturday game during team introductions. If the recipient is not a tournament participant, the presentation will take place during half time of the championship match for their classification.

Participation Certificates

All participants in the state tournament will receive participation certificates. These certificates will be issued to the coach at their first pre-match meeting.

Trophies

Trophies will be awarded to all teams, 1st through 4th. The trophies will be presented at the conclusion of each match on Saturday. A WIAA traveling trophy will also be presented to the championship team.

Banners

Only one official school banner made of cloth or vinyl may be posted for the event.

Balls

All WIAA tournament matches require the team to use the Baden SX751 “Perfection Elite”. The WIAA will be providing the tournament soccer ball.

Brackets

The 2009 Soccer brackets are available on the WIAA website – . An up-dated bracket will be displayed on-site, and will be presented to the champion of each classification as part of the post-game awards ceremony.

Clock

The official time will be kept on the stadium clock.

National Anthem

The National Anthem will be played prior to each game as part of the team introductions.

Crowd Control

Security and site supervisors will be provided. Crowd control is the responsibility of the participating school supervisors.

Ball Holders

The site manager may provide Ball holders. If you have some students or siblings that would like to be ball shaggers, have them check in with the tournament manager when they arrive at the game.

Concessions

Concession stands will be operated under the management of the tournament manager and the school district hosting the event. Programs and apparel will be sold by the WIAA.

Fan and Student Spectators

The tournament manager will assign each participating school a rooting section. The supervision of this section will be the responsibility of the school. Spectators are not allowed on the playing field at any time, and are required to stay behind the fenced areas at all times.

Half Time Intermission

The half time intermission shall be 10 minutes.

Lodging

A listing of motels is available on request.

Match Rules

The 2008-09 National Federation rules will be in effect with the following exceptions:

  1. Each school will furnish their own warm-up balls.
  2. Tie Matches – In all State playoff games the method of breaking ties will be as follows: – Two (2) sudden victory five (5) minute overtimes. A coin toss shall be held prior to the first overtime as per NFHS Rule 5-2-2. At the end of the first overtime period, teams shall change ends. If still tied at the end of the second overtime, penalty kicks will decide the outcome. The head referee shall choose the goal at which all of the kicks from the penalty mark shall be taken. Each coach will select five (5) players, including the goalkeeper, on or off the field (except those who may have been disqualified) to take the kicks. A coin toss shall be held as in rule 5-2-2 with the winning team having choice of kicking first or second. Teams will alternate kickers. There is no follow up on the kick. The defending team may change goalkeepers prior to each penalty kick. Following the five (5) kicks, the team scoring on the greatest number of kicks shall be declared the winner. If the score remains tied, each coach shall select five (5) different players than the first five to take kicks in a sudden victory situation.

Officials

Four (4) WOA certified soccer officials will be assigned to each match. Officials are selected by their association to work at this tournament and are assigned by the WIAA. The officials will be head referee and two assistant referees along with a fourth official who acts as the timer and scorer. Official assessors may also be assigned. The assessor will provide the WIAA with an independent evaluation of the tournament as a WIAA event.

Pictures

The WIAA has contracted Northwest Sports Photography to be the official photographer for the state tournaments. A photographer will take a team picture approximately one hour before your team’s first match on Friday. One complimentary 8”x10” picture will be given to the school. Players will be able to order additional copies.

Pre-Match Official's and Coach’s Meeting

The tournament manager will meet with the participating schools’ head coaches, officials, assessor (if assigned), and WIAA representative (if present) one hour before their first match starting time on Friday. The agenda will include: introductions, medical aspects, warm up procedures, pre-match procedures (including introductions, starting time, tie-breaker procedures, review rule issues, instruction for sideline ball holders, games committee, sportsmanship, and other items of interest). No meeting will be held on the second day.

Pre-Tournament Practices

There will be no scheduled practice times at Harry E Lang stadium. You can arrange a practice time with surrounding local school districts, i.e. Franklin Pierce, Curtis, Tacoma.

Pre-Match Supervision Meeting

The event manager will review supervisor expectations and issue supervisory passes at a meeting with the schools’ head supervisors 30 minutes prior to the specified first match starting time for that team. The supervisory list is limited to four people. Supervisors are required to sit in the student section representing their school and assume the responsibility of maintaining a sportsmanlike atmosphere. All spectators must remain behind the fenced areas of the playing field. No spectators are allowed on the sidelines or playing field before or after the match.

Program Information

The roster, team information, and season information sheets to be published in the State Tournament Souvenir Program are available on the WIAA Website @

Radio and Television Coverage

Stations wishing to broadcast or televise the match must have the prior approval of the WIAA.

Team Personel

22 Players, players must be in uniform to be admitted into the stadium and onto the field.

6 Designated school personnel (Coaches, managers, statisticians, medical, etc.) These people will have a wrist band for admission to the field.

Sportsmanship Medallions

After each semi-final match, tournament officials will award two sportsmanship medallions to players who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the match.

Official Scorer

The official scorer will verify each team’s complete lineup, record all scores, record the number and reason for all players cautioned and disqualified, and will obtain the head referee’s verification of a score. The fourth referee is the official scorer.

Team Physician/Athletic Trainer

A tournament medical authority will be available during all tournament games. If a team will have a team physician and/or athletic trainer in attendance, please complete the attached form and present it to the tournament manager upon arrival at the site. The tournament medical authority will make the final determination regarding return to play.

Video Taping/Filming

All filming will be done from the spectator seating area. No special arrangements will be provided to schools.

Duties of School Supervisors

  • Report to the tournament manager at least 30 minutes prior to their team’s first match.
  • Must wear supervisor identification so that it is visible and easily seen.
  • Sit with your school’s student body and fans while your team is competing.
  • Be active and visible in the cheering section with your student body and fans during all contests in order to discourage problems
  • Be willing to approach students and/or community representatives who display inappropriate behavior.
  • Notify tournament staff of potential problem individuals.
  • Be of assistance as requested by facility security staff or tournament management staff.
  • Be sure aisles and stairways are kept clear in the stands.
  • Keep your students and fans from entering the playing surface.
  • Assist in the orderly flow of traffic of fans entering and exiting the facility.
  • At the conclusion of your game, assist your school’s students and fans in leaving the bleachers.
  • Foster the traits of good sportsmanship.

Thanks in advance!

– WIAA Tournament Staff