Scheduling Games Past Friday

[Wofford Dad f/k/a SJA Dad]

from cenlacoach on the D-III bracket thread --

I (I am the Menard coach) was told by LHSAA (Donna), if we wanted to play beyond Friday we must:
1. Both schools must agree.
2. Both schools must inform the LHSAA via email of this and when the game will be played.
3. You have Saturday and Sunday to play it beyond the Friday deadline.

I must say, once I emailed them I received an quick response of "OK". I was told that principals will be receiving an email or notice of this soon.

Hope everyone that can does this. No game is worth player, parent, etc. safety.

I will go on record that this should be pursued. Tomorrow and Friday are not just miserable, but pose a HAZARD for those travelling. SATURDAY IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY -- CLEAR SKIES AND A HIGH OF 50 --- DUHHHHHHHHHH?!

[doughamilton]

I have contacted the LHSAA tonight (Wednesday). All principals have received an email detailing the process to move a girls game past Friday. It essentially involves the principal sending Mrs. McCullough an email from both school saying that they agree (BECAUSE OF THE INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES) to move the game back one day. Coaches and schools SHOULD NOT use rule 18.6.5 to simply move the game as a matter of convenience. The game should be scheduled on a day to day basis.

My advice is after your principal send the email, make sure he or she gets confirmation that the schedule change is approved.

Mrs. McCullough is very aware of the safety concerns for the athletes and the spectators. If anyone needs any help with this, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Doug Hamilton
President, LHSSCA

[pompey]

Yup, got the email.
Glad a plan for a plan B is in place.

SJA Dad is right - travel factor is huge!