South Region Handbook
2013-2014
Table of Contents
Administrative Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
NCCAA Division I Institutions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
NCCAA Division II Institutions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Region Sports Chairs, Div I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Region Sports Chairs, Div II…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Regional Tournament Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
Regional Tournament Dates & Sites……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Regional Tournament Rotation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
South Region Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
“Declaration of Intent to Participate in NCCAA Regional/National Competition” Form……………………………....18
NCCAA Scholar Athlete Award Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19
“NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Nomination Ballot” Form………………………………………………………………………………………20
Division 1 South Region Handbooks
Men’s Basketball Handbook …………………………………………….……………………………………………………………..21
Women’s Basketball Handbook …………………………………..………………………………………………………………....23
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Handbook….…………………………………………………………………………………………24
Volleyball Handbook ……………………………….….…………………………………………………………………………………..29
Division 2 South Region Handbooks
Men’s Basketball Handbook ………………………….………..………………………………………………………………………31
Women’s Basketball Handbook ………………………………………………………………………………………………………33
Men’s Soccer Handbook …………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….39
Women’s Soccer Handbook……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….42
Volleyball Handbook……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….45
Single Division Handbooks
Baseball Handbook .…..……………………………………………….………………………….………………………………………..47
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Handbook.………………………………………………………………………………..49
Men’s and Women’s Golf Handbook …………..…....………………………………….………………………………………..51
Softball Handbook ……………………………………..……………………………………………….…………………….…………….52
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Handbook ………………….………………………………….……..…………………………….54
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ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
South Region Chair
James Whitaker, Columbia International University
jwhitaker@ciu.edu
803-360-9015
803-786-4209 (fax)
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
South Region Vice Chair
Phil Franklin, Piedmont International University
frankpr@piedmontu.edu
420 S. Broad Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5025
336-725-8343
336-725-5522 (fax)
NCCAA Director of Member Relations
Jerry Malone
jmalone@thenccaa.org
864-250-1199
864-250-1141 (fax)
302 W. Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
www.thenccaa.org
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR THE SOUTH REGION
1.
The Division I & II South Region meeting will be held annually at the NCCAA Convention. All schools are expected
to have representation at this meeting. Failure to attend the meeting can result in penalties to that institution.
2.
South Region dues of $175 are due to the South Region Treasurer by September 30.
3.
By August 1 of each year, Athletic Directors must send a roster of coaches to the Regional Chair.
4.
Eligibility forms are due to Jerry Malone at the NCCAA National Office prior to the first contest or scrimmage in
that sport. If you are dually affiliated, please also send the Dually Affiliated National Eligibility Declaration Form
to Jerry Malone.
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NCCAA D1 Institutions
Emmanuel College
Jose Larios, AD
jlariose@ec.edu
706-245-2884
181 Springs Street
PO Box 129
Franklin Springs, GA 30639
www.goeclions.com
Baptist College of Florida
RC Hammack, AD
rchammack@baptistcollege.edu
850-263-3261 x 431
5400 College Drive
Graceville, FL 32440
www.baptistcollege.edu
Bob Jones University
Neal Ring, AD
nring@bju.edu
864-380-0738
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29614
www.bjubruins.com
Judson College
Lee Jones, AD
ljones2@judson.edu
334-683-5204
302 Bibb Street
Marion, AL 36756
www.judson.edu
Carver College
Martin Carter, Sr., AD
cartersrm@gmail.com
404-527-4523
3870 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
www.carver.edu
North Greenville University
Jan McDonald, AD
jmcdonald@ngu.edu
864-977-7151
7801 N. Tigerville Road
Tigerville, SC 29688
www.ngcrusaders.com
Chowan University
Dennis Helsel, AD
helsed@chowan.edu
252-398-6244
One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
www.gocuhawks.edu
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Carolyn Stone, AD
carolyn_stone@pba.edu
561-803-8567
901 S. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
www.pbasailfish.edu
Columbia International University
Kim Abbott, AD
kabbott@ciu.edu
803-807-5004
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203
www.ciuathletics.com
Point University
Alan Wilson, AD
alan.wilson@point.edu
706-385-1059
507 West 10th Street
West Point, GA 31833
www.pointskyhawks.com
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Shorter University
Bill Peterson, AD
bpeterson@shorter.edu
706-233-7469
315 Shorter Ave SW
Rome, GA 30165
www.goshorterhawks.com
Southeastern University
Drew Watson, AD
dwatson@seu.edu
863-667-5192
1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
www.seufire.com
Southern Wesleyan University
Chris Williams
cwilliams@swu.edu
864-644-5303
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, SC 29630
www.swuathletics.com
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NCCAA D2 Institutions
Trinity College
Al Depoutot, AD
adepoutot@trinitycollege.edu
727-376-6911 x317
2430 Welbilt Blvd.
Trinity, FL 34655
www.trinitycollege.edu
Clearwater Christian College
Mike Touma, AD
michaeltouma@clearwater.edu
727-726-1153 x213
3400 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33759
www.clearwater.edu/athletics
Johnson University Florida (Formerly Florida Christian College)
Doug Johnson, AD
djohnson@johnsonU.edu
407-569-1346
1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
www.fcc.edu
Pensacola Christian College
Mark Goetsch, AD
mgoetsch@pcci.edu
850-478-8496 x2705
250 Brent Lane
Pensacola, FL 32503
www.pcci.edu/athletics/
Piedmont International University
Phil Franklin, AD
frankpr@pbc.edu
336-714-7994
420 S. Broad Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
www.piedmontu.edu/athletics
Toccoa Falls College
Jason Mehl, AD
jmehl@tfc.edu
706-886-7299 x5352
107 Kincaid Drive
Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
www.tfc.edu/athletics
Trinity Baptist College
John Jones, AD
jjones@tbc.edu
912-805-1220
800 Hammond Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32221
www.tbc.edu/athletics
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Trinity College of Florida
Al Depoutot, AD
adepoutot@trinitycollege.edu
REGION SPORTS CHAIRS
Division 1
Baseball
Jesse Dyar
Point University
Jesse.dyar@point.edu
706-385-1412
Men’s Basketball
TJ Rosene
Emmanuel College
trosene@ec.edu
706-245-2858
Women’s Basketball
Mike Bona
Emmanuel College
mbona@ec.edu
706-245-2855
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Jud Brooker
Columbia International University
jbrooker@ciu.edu
803-807-5250
Men’s Soccer
James Whitaker
Columbia International University
jwhitaker@ciu.edu
803-360-9015
Women’s Soccer
James Kryger
Palm Beach Atlantic University
james_kryger@pba.edu
561-803-2526
Softball
Sarah Hall
North Greenville University
shall@ngu.edu
864-977-7253
Men’s & Women’s Tennis
Chi Ly
Palm Beach Atlantic University
chi_ly@pba.edu
561-803-2333 x2520
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Women’s Volleyball
Mindy Crawford
Emmanuel College
mcrawford@ec.edu
706-498-5344
REGION SPORTS CHAIRS
Division II
Men’s Basketball
Mark Goetsch
Pensacola Christian College
mgoetsch@pcci.edu
850-478-8496 x2705
Women’s Basketball
Phil Franklin
Piedmont International University
frankpr@peidmont.edu
336-714-7994
Men’s Soccer
Rob Worsley
Toccoa Falls College
robertworsley@tfc.edu
864-907-2124
Women’s Soccer
Mark Bates
Clearwater Christian College
markbates@clearwater.edu
727-726-1153 x229
Women’s Volleyball
Selina Slate
Toccoa Falls College
sslate@tfc.edu
706-886-7299 x5302
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REGIONAL TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
1. The South region will establish an equal rotation for all member schools to have the opportunity to host
each sport regional in which they participate and pay dues.
2. No more than two region tournaments may be hosted by one member institution with in the NCCAA D-I
South Region in one calendar year.
a. M/W Soccer Region Tournament count as one tournament
b. M/W Tennis Region Tournament count as one tournament
c. Golf & Cross Country not included
3. If an institution scheduled to host a regional tournament is unable to host, that institution must give a
minimum 60-day notice to the NCCAA. The alternate listed will be the next in line to host should the
original host back out. An institution that fails to notify the NCCAA that they are unable to host within
60 days will face sanctions. Special circumstances will be considered.
4. If the member institution elects not to host a region tournament for any reason, (facility challenges,
advancing in NAIA/NCAA post-season, institutional post-season policy, etc.), then they lose their
opportunity to host and would drop to the bottom of the region rotation.
5. If both the designated host school and the alternate are unable to host the tournament, then the host
responsibilities would become available via an open bid process from region members. The bids shall
be submitted to the South Region Chair. Once all the bids are collected an email is sent to all the region
Athletic Directors for a vote on the region tournament site.
6. If a member institution is awarded a region tournament through a bid process that member institution
may exceed the two region tournament maximum.
7. If it is geographically reasonable to play any “play-in” game within a geographical area (i.e. North
Greenville & Southern Wesleyan) then the Region Sport Chair and D-I Region Chair will work with the
two participating schools to set a date and time that will allow them to participate in the scheduled
region contest.
8. As new members come into the South region or sports are added to existing schools, those schools
enter at the bottom of the region rotation.
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REGIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES & SITES – DIVISION 1
Determined by Regional Sports Chair
*Reminder: If an institution scheduled to host a regional tournament is unable to host, that institution must
give a 60-day notice to the NCCAA. Special circumstances will be considered. The alternate listed will be the
next in line to host should the original host back out.
SPORT
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Golf
Women’s Golf
Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Softball
Baseball
DATE(S)
9/26/2014
9/26/2014
10/7-8/2013
10/7-8/2013
11/15-16/2013
11/20-23/2013
11/20-23/2013
3/13-15/2014
3/13-15/2014
4/18-19/2014
4/18-19/2014
5/2-3/2014
5/8-9/2014
LOCATION
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan
Emmanuel
Chowan
Southern Wesleyan
Emmanuel
Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, GA
Emmanuel
TBA
ALTERNATE (Next to host)
North Greenville
Chowan
Southeastern
Carver
Southern Wesleyan
Palm Beach Atlantic
TBA
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES & SITES – DIVISION 2
Determined by Regional Sports Chair
*Reminder: If an institution scheduled to host a regional tournament is unable to host, that institution must
give a 60-day notice to the NCCAA. Special circumstances will be considered. The alternate listed will be the
next in line to host should the original host back out.
SPORT
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Baseball
DATE(S)
11/1-2/2013
11/1-2/2013
11/1-2/2013
2/27-3/1/2014
2/27-3/1/2014
5/8-9/2014
LOCATION
Clearwater
Johnson University FL
Trinity College
Johnson University FL
Toccoa Falls
TBA
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ALTERNATE (Next to host)
Toccoa Falls
Clearwater
Pensacola Christian
Piedmont International
Trinity Baptist
TBA
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT ROTATION
DIVISION I
Year
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Volleyball
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Cross Country
2013-2014
Emmanuel
Chowan
Southern Wesleyan
Southern Wesleyan
Emmanuel
TBA
Emmanuel
Southern Wesleyan
2014-2015
Chowan
Southeastern
North Greenville
Carver College
Southern Wesleyan
Palm Beach Atl.
Southern Wesleyan
2015-2016
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Southeastern
Point
North Greenville
2016-2017
Point
Columbia
International
Point
Point
Point
North Greenville
Southern Wesleyan
2017-2018
Bob Jones
Southern Wesleyan
Palm Beach Atl.
North Greenville
Bob Jones
Shorter
2018-2019
Southern Wesleyan
Shorter
Southeastern
Palm Beach Atl.
Shorter
Judson College
2019-2020
Shorter
North Greenville
Bob Jones Univ.
Columbia International
2020-2021
North Greenville
Palm Beach Atlantic
Shorter
Judson College
2021-2022
Palm Beach Atlantic
Judson College
Columbia Intl
Southeastern
2022-2023
Southeastern
DIVISION II
Year
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Volleyball
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Baseball
Cross Country
2013-2014
Clearwater Christian
Johnson University FL
Trinity College
Florida Christian
Toccoa Falls
TBA
Southern Wesleyan
2014-2015
Toccoa Falls
Clearwater Christian
Pensacola Christian
Piedmont International
Trinity Baptist
2015-2016
Trinity Baptist
Toccoa Falls
Johnson University (FL)
Trinity College of Florida
Piedmont International
Bob Jones
Toccoa Falls
Trinity Baptist
Pensacola Christian
2017-2018
Trinity Baptist
Toccoa Falls
Clearwater Christian
2018-2019
Piedmont International
Clearwater Christian
2016-2017
2019-2020
Pensacola Christian
2020-2021
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT DATES & SITES
Reference www.theNCCAA.org
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Southern Wesleyan
SOUTH REGION GUIDELINES
I. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND DUTIES
A. Region Chair
1.
The Regional Chair shall be elected by a vote of the regional athletic directors. The chair
shall serve a three (3) year term.
2. Duties include:
a. Direct and administer NCCAA sports within the region.
b. In concert with the Director of Member Relations, screen applicants from prospective
Regional colleges for NCCAA membership.
c. Serve on the National Administrative Council.
d. Develop unity among member institutions within the region.
e. Represent the region at the NCCAA Annual Convention.
f. Not enter into any vendor contractual agreements without the permission of the NCCAA
Executive Director.
g. Receive and record eligibility reports for their Division.
h. Publicize, administer, and moderate annual regional meetings and any special meetings.
i. Concurrently with each sport chair, oversee the operation of each regional tournament.
j. Serve as liaison to the National Office and Board of Directors (includes annual report).
k. Supply awards (championship banners, All-South Regional & Coach of the Year certificates).
l. Assist with accumulation of regional sports information.
m. Chair the Executive Committee, which consists of all Athletic Directors and Sports Chairs.
n. Appoint members to the Executive Committee (Athletic Directors and Sports Chairs).
3.
If the region chair is a member of a NCCAA Division 1 institution, then the vice-chair should
be a member of an NCCAA Division 2 institution, and vice-versa. This will ensure equal
representation at the Division 1 and Division 2 level.
B. Region Vice-Chair
1.
The Regional Vice-Chair shall be elected by a vote of the regional athletic directors. The
Vice-Chair shall serve a three-(3) year term and then succeed to the Regional Chair for a
three-(3) year term.
2. Duties include:
a. Assist the Regional Chair in overall operation of Regional business.
b. Perform the duties of the Regional Chair in his/her absence.
c. Assist the Regional Chair in processing eligibility reports and regional meetings for their
Division.
d. Oversee eligibility for the Division I or II, not overseen by the Regional Chair.
3. If the region chair is a member of a NCCAA Division 1 institution, then the vice-chair should be a
member of an NCCAA Division 2 institution, and vice-versa. This will ensure equal
representation at the Division 1 and Division 2 level.
C. Treasurer
1. Duties include:
a. Maintain regional treasury.
b. Collect dues from member schools.
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2. The region treasurer is appointed by the region chair.
D. Regional Sports Chair
1.
The Sport Chair shall be elected by a vote of the respective coaches of each sport. The
Sport Chair shall serve a three-(3) year term.
2. Duties include:
a. Oversee and administer regional tournament.
b. Concurrently work with National Office to determine eligibility of each team (regional dues
and eligibility forms).
c. Concurrently work with National Sports Chair to communicate with regional coaches.
Encourage participation at both the regional and national levels.
d. Serve as a representative at the national tournament.
e. Arrange conference-call seeding meeting or coordinate seeding for tournaments.
f. Serve on All-American and Scholar-Athlete Selection Committee and National Sports
Committee at national meeting.
g. Concurrently work with Sports Information Directors to accumulate statistics throughout
the year and selection of All-South Regional team.
h. Provide a written report of the regional tournament to the Regional Chair for inclusion into
the annual report.
i. Be responsible for writing and updating the Region Handbook as well as keeping up with
the regional rotation in relation to their particular sport.
II. SPORTS INFORMATION GUIDELINES
A. National Statistics -- Gabe Wallis (864-567-1615, stats@thenccaa.org) is the NCCAA Statistician. He
can also be contacted at the National Office, extension 106.
B. Regional Awards
1.
The All-Region selection procedure is coordinated by the Sport Chair. Prior to the Regional
Tournament, each sport’s Chair will provide teams with nomination forms and instructions.
2.
Any coach who does not meet the specific deadlines of nomination will penalize his/her
players who are of All-Region caliber.
3.
In order for a coach to be able to nominate players for any team, that school must be a
member of the NCCAA in good standing. Regional and national dues must be paid.
4.
Participation in the regional tournament is not required for a school to be represented on
the All-Region team.
5.
Nomination Guidelines
a. Nomination procedures for All-Region and Scholar Athlete teams will be administered by
the Sport Chair. Nominations will be due to the Sport Chair prior to the Regional
Tournament, at a date provided by the Chair.
b. Coaches’ nominations must appear in ranked order.
c. A player must have played in half of the team’s games at the time of the nomination in
order to be eligible for nomination.
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6. Voting Guidelines
a. Vote in rank order - #1 best player, and so on. This procedure is important in tie-breaking.
In the case of a tie, the number of votes will serve as the tie-breaker, followed by the
highest rank of votes received.
b. Coaches may not vote for their own players.
c. All votes must be for players whose names are on the ballot. No write-in votes.
d. Any specific criterion for voting is determined by respective sport.
e. Coaches will have the opportunity to speak on behalf of his/her All-Region nominees at the
Regional Tournament coaches’ meeting. Cumulative stats are a useful tool for voting.
f. The Region Sports Chair will mail two certificates per person to the host site for the
regional tournament. The presentation of the All-South Region certificates and Coach of
the Year certificates is to be done following the regional championship contest. The host
school will be responsible for handling the awards presentation in the absence of the
Region Sports Chair.
7. Coach of the Year
a. The Coach of the Year award is intended to honor a coach who has done “the best job”
with his/her team throughout the season. It is up to each individual coach who votes to
determine voting priority.
b. Any specific criterion for voting is determined by respective sport.
c. The Regional Coach of the Year will be announced at the conclusion of the championship
match.
III. ETHICS AND BEHAVIOR
A. NCCAA Administrators and Coaches Code of Ethics
1.
All coaches and administrators are expected to adhere to the Administrators and Coaches
Code of Ethics as stated online at www.theNCCAA.org in all competition.
2.
The Administrators and Coaches Code of Ethics form must be signed and returned to the
NCCAA office by September 30 of each year.
B. Student-Athlete Code of Ethics
1.
All student-athletes are expected to adhere to the NCCAA Student Athlete Code of Conduct
as stated online at www.theNCCAA.org in all competition.
2.
The Student-Athlete Code of Conduct form must be signed and returned to the NCCAA
office by September 30 of each year.
C. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their student-athletes while participating in NCCAA
Regional and National competition.
IV. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION
A. Dates and sites
1.
The NCCAA Regional Tournament dates and sites shall be determined at the National
Convention.
2. The Regional Tournament must not exceed four days.
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3. All teams wishing to participate who meet Declaration of Intent to Participate standards will be
allowed to participate.
4. Sites will follow the regional rotation as institutions are willing and capable to host.
5. In most cases, each host school must have the following minimums to qualify to host the
following sports:
a. Four locker rooms.
b. Volleyball – Two official-size competition courts if more than two schools are participating
c. Soccer – NCCAA approved all-grass or all-turf playing field, official size
B. Host responsibilities
1. Assume the following financial obligations:
a. Appropriately certified officials (sport specific)
b. Programs
c. Hospitality
d. Banquet, if possible, with speaker & food
2. In conjunction with the region sport chair, distribute information to participating teams
a. Tournament schedule
b. All-Region, All-Tournament, Coach of the Year ballots
(a) Should be given to participating coaches at the tournament coaches’ meeting. This will
be coordinated with the help of the South Region Chair.
c. Institution-specific policies and guidelines
d. Visiting team packet (including lodging and food options, campus information, etc.)
3. Collect updated rosters from participating teams at least three days prior to the tournament.
4. Tournament structure that limits missed class time
5. Secure host hotel, with room rates not to exceed reasonable room rates per room per night.
Internet and complimentary breakfast preferred.
6. Secure meeting room for coaches’ meeting
7. Assign officials
8. Provide practice and game balls, if applicable.
9. Organize Christian Service Project, to be participated in by all competing schools.
10. Complete financial expense report and submit to Region Vice-Chair.
11. Provide South Region Chair and Director of Member Relations with all game scores.
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V. STATISTICS
A. Reports-- The South Region Chair will send a report to the NCCAA Statistician and to the Director of
Member Relations listing the All-Region team, the Regional Coach of the Year, and the scores of all
matches.
VI. ELIGIBILITY
A. An affidavit of eligibility (NCCAA Official Eligibility Certificate) must be on file with the National
Office and must be postmarked prior to the date of the first competition each season.
B. Regional and national dues must be paid in order to be eligible to compete in Regional and National
Tournaments. Regional dues are due to the South Region Treasurer by September 30.
C. Penalty for not reporting statistics on time/at all:
1. 1st offense – warning
2. 2nd offense – $100 fine to be paid before regional tournament
3. 3rd offense – team is not allowed post season play
D. Each team planning on participating in the Regional Tournament must have representation at the
Regional meeting. This representative – usually the Head Coach – must have submitted
nominations for All-Region and Scholar Athletes to the Sport Chair in advance, and should provide
statistics at the meeting for All-Region voting.
E. A team must declare its intent to participate in both the Regional and National Tournaments by
submitting the Declaration of Intent to Participate in NCCAA Regional/National Competition form
by the following dates:
1. Fall sports – September 15
2. Winter sports – January 15
3. Spring sports – March 1
VII. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE
A. Tournaments should include as many teams as possible, with no fewer than two participating
teams. If only one declares intent to participate, that team will automatically qualify for the
National Tournament, assuming all necessary qualifications are met. Regional Tournaments are to
follow the structure of NCCAA National Tournaments.
B. All teams shall participate in the Christian Service Project, organized by host institution.
C. For sport-specific rules, rulebooks, and enforcement, reference individual sport handbooks.
VIII.
TOURNAMENT SEEDING
A. The South Region Sport Chair will make contact with each declaring team no later than the
Saturday preceding the tournament.
B. Seeding for the South Region Tournament will be based on the criteria set up by each respective
sport.
SOUTH REGION COACHING STAFF DIRECTORY
Reference each sport’s site on www.the NCCAA.org
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REGIONAL TOURNAMENT HISTORY – Working on Updating!
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOR THE SOUTH REGION
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Golf
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Softball
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Men’s Track and Field
Women’s Track and Field
Men’s Indoor Track and Field
Women’s Indoor Track and Field
Women’s Volleyball
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Declaration of Intent to Participate in NCCAA Regional/National Competition
To be returned to the National Office by September 15 after consultation with each varsity sport staff at your
institution. Amendments for winter sports must be submitted by January 15 and spring sports by March 1.
Institution _________________________________________________________________________________
Region _____________________________________ Division I or II ___________________________
Our institution declares our intent to participate in the indicated NCCAA Regional/National Championships. It is
understood that by declaring to participate we commit ourselves to represent our Region should we win the Region
Playoff. The only conditions for waiving this declaration is the continued advancement in NAIA or NCAA postseason
competition or one of the listed institutional limitations indicated. (NOTE: If you have sports competing through an
approved NCCAA Dual Division request, please indicate the NCCAA Division under which each sport is competing.)
(F= fall, W= winter and S= spring)
_____ Men’s Golf (F)
_____ Men’s Cross Country (F)
_____ Women’s Cross Country (F)
_____ Women’s Volleyball (F)
_____ Football (Victory Bowl)
_____ Women’s Soccer (F)
_____ Men’s Soccer (F)
_____ Men’s Indoor T&F (W)
_____ Women’s Indoor T&F (W)
_____ Women’s Basketball (W)
_____ Men’s Basketball (W)
_____ Men’s T&F (S)
_____ Women’s T&F (S)
_____ Women’s Tennis (S)
_____ Men’s Tennis (S)
_____ Women’s Softball (S)
_____ Men’s Baseball (S)
Special Limitations:
Our institution does have the following limitations relative to NCCAA postseason participation:
_____
Programs must have minimum winning % (check your requirement):
_____.400
_____
Programs not allowed to accept at-large bids to NCCAA National Championships.
_____.500
(NOTE: At-large bids may be turned down by an institution without ramification)
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Advancement to NAIA or NCAA National Championship competition (including 1 st round campus sites)
eliminates any participation in NCCAA postseason play.
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Programs not allowed to accept NCCAA Regional Representative berth when no other NCCAA member
schools were available to participate.
_____
Other (please list)
(NOTE: Financial decisions should be made prior to submission of this document by the September 15
deadline or the January 15/March 1 amendment deadlines.)
Sanctions for Failure to Comply
If an institution fails to comply with their Declaration of Intent in any sport, all sports at that institution will be
placed on NCCAA Restrictive Probation for the following academic year (NCCAA Bylaws, Article VII, Section 7.12.b.2)
Athletics Director
Date
Faculty Athletics Representative
Date
President
Date
(Revised 6/16/10)
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NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Award Criteria
I.
PURPOSE
A. To recognize outstanding scholar-athletes among NCCAA member institutions.
B. To emphasize the place of academics in our national organization.
C. To publicize and promote the NCCAA by recognizing institutions individually and collectively
through this medium.
II. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
The nominee must:
1. Be of junior or senior academic standing making normal progress toward a degree.
2. Have completed at least one semester or quarter at the nominating institution.
3. Be a competing student-athlete or a varsity letter winner or that institution’s equivalent in the
sport for which nominated.
4. Have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale at the
nominating institution. Transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 on a
4.00 scale based on all grades at all institutions attended, regardless of whether a course grade is
accepted at the nominating institution. GPA cannot be rounded up.
III. PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATION
A. The nominating institution must submit a completed nomination for to the respective National
Sport Chair one week prior to the National Championship.
B. The institution’s registrar must verify the nominee’s GPA.
IV. SELECTION PROCESS
A. The National Sport Chair shall submit a complete list of recipients to the National Office within one
week after the National Championship.
B. All student-athletes who are nominated and who meet all the criteria shall be granted this award.
V. RECOGNITION AND PUBLICITY
A. Recipients shall be announced at the National Championship (optional).
B. A certificate of recognition and a letter of congratulations shall be sent to the recipient. A second
certificate for the institution shall be sent upon request.
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NCCAA Scholar-Athlete Nomination Ballot
Sport:
Division:
Year: 20
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Institution:
Nominee *
Jr/Sr
Major
* (Please insure correct spelling)
Verification:
I verify all the above nominees have a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA (cannot be rounded up).
Registrar’s Signature
Coach’s Signature
Athletic Director’s Signature
____
___
Date Completed
Mail this ballot to the National Sport Chair of the respective sport
one week prior to National Championship.
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Cumulative GPA
NCCAA, Division I South Region Men’s Basketball Handbook
I.
REGION BASKETBALL CHAIR
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA I, South Region for a period not less than two years.
2. A coach must demonstrate administrative integrity by maintaining his/her own team’s wellbeing with regard to eligibility and reporting.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair is selected on a volunteer basis.
2. If no coaches volunteer, the acting chair may nominate an incumbent chair, subject to the
acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/ decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. Should two or more coaches volunteer, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure- The regional chair shall for a period of three years.
II. REGIONAL MEETING
A. During the Regional Basketball Tournament, the region basketball chair (or designee if not
available) will communicate in the manner deemed most appropriate with regional coaches to
determine the following:
1. All-Regional Athletes
2. Coach of the Year
3. Regional matters/decisions
4. National matters with requested input from the national chair or office.
III. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
A. Teams shall be seeded using the Revised Burbridge Rating System.
B. The number of teams competing will determine the bracket
C. Host team has the option of choosing the time they want to play only if they are the #1 seed,
otherwise they play the late game.
D. Tie Breaking System
1. Head to Head Competition
2. Record versus descending order of final South Region standings.
3. Record versus all NCCAA Division I opponents.
4. Power rating
5. Overall winning percentage
E. The host institutions for the South Region Tournament:
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2013/14 Southern Wesleyan
2014/15 Carver College
2015/16 Southeastern
2016/17 Point
2017/18 North Greenville
2018/19 Palm Beach Atl.
2019/20 Bob Jones Univ.
2020/21 Shorter
2021/22 Columbia Intl
Reminder: If an institution scheduled to host a regional tournament is unable to host, that institution must
give a 60-day notice to the NCCAA. Special circumstances will be considered. The alternate listed will be the
next in line to host should the original host back out. If the alternate team is unable to host, teams within
the region will have the chance to bid.
F.
An Athletic Trainer must be available for all games.
G. There must be trained people doing statistics. There needs to be statistics available at half time and
the end of each game.
H. Game film is the responsibility of each team.
I.
The Region Chair will e-mail the tournament brackets to every head basketball coach in the South
Region the will include seedings , dates and times for each tournament game the Sunday before the
Regional Tournament begins.
J.
The host institution will communicate with the person that assigns officials for the tournament
asking that person, if possible, to have officials that have not officiated any home games for the
host institution during the season to officiate the tournament games.
IV. AWARDS
A. Each head coach will nominate players from his team and send them to the Regional Chair prior to the
Regional Tournament. The Regional Chair will send all nominations to the head coaches and the head
coaches will select 10 players for All Region. The voting process will be as follows: The top player will
receive 10 points, then 9 points and so on. The player with the most points will be Regional Player of
the Year. The top 5 players will be First Team All-Region; the second 5 will be Second Team All-Region.
B. Coaches will vote for South Region Coach of the Year
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NCCAA, Division I South Region Women’s Basketball Handbook
1.
All the rules and regulations of the NCCAA apply to Women’s basketball participation.
2.
Basketball chair of the south region will perform the following duties; ask for teams to declare by Feb. 1
if they are considering playing in the regional tournament, check the rotation of schools set up by the
south region to host the region tournament and contact those schools to see if they are willing to host,
if school opts out of hosting then the bid goes to the next school in line and so on, chair will work with
the host school in arranging the championship brackets with game times and seeding, seeding will be
set according to the Burbidge ratings of the participating teams one week prior to the tournament, host
school will be directed to inform all schools of necessary tournament information such as places to stay
and eat, host school will also be responsible for all tournament costs, the basketball chair will contact
south region schools to collect nominations and send out a ballot for the all south region team , chair
will send out results of all region team voting and rank them according to numbers of votes, the allregion team will be sent to all voting schools and passed on to the national sports chair to be included
for all American consideration, the sport chair will also send out the dates and site of the next years
regional tournament to all schools participating in the region and to the national sports chair and
regional chair. The region tournament champions coach will be declared region coach of the year.
3.
The basketball chairs position is a nominated position each year at the NCCAA South Region meeting at
the national convention. If no one else is nominated then chair will retain the position for another year.
4.
As the NCCAA adds or deletes schools they will be added or removed to any rotation that is being used
by the south region.
5.
Questions concerning changes in this handbook will need to be presented to the basketball chair and
then passed on to the participating schools to vote on.
6.
Any rules changes or eligibility issues that apply to the NCCAA will immediately apply to this handbook.
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NCCAA, Division I Men’s and Women’s Soccer South Region Handbook
I.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
The NCCAA National Men’s/Women’s Soccer Championship and all events related thereto are under
the control and supervision of the NCCAA men’s/women’s soccer coaches and are subject to standards
developed by these respective coaches and subsequent approval of the NCCAA Board of Directors. The
Championship Games Committee shall be selected and approved annually and shall consist of the
following: the NCCAA National Men's/Women’s Soccer Chair, Vice-Chair or Past-Chair; a NISOA
representative, a National Office representative and up to three soccer coaches (appointed by the
soccer coaches annually) with broad geographical representation. This committee shall have
responsibility to administer the National Men’s/Women’s Soccer Championship.
II. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR POST-SEASON PLAY
A. Guidelines for Regional Playoffs
1. All regional playoff games shall be played at a site, date and time mutually agreed upon by
regional coaches or athletic directors.
2. A team shall not be required to play more than one game per day in postseason play.
3. Regions must conduct a playoff to determine a regional champion, who shall then move on
to the National Championship.
4. No regional championship banners shall be awarded to teams that do not travel to the
National Championship.
5. Competing teams in NCCAA regional playoffs shall be seeded according to the Longo Rating
System. Please see Appendix E in National Handbook for Longo Rating information and
forms.
6. Under consideration of the current national tournament dates it is recommended the
regional tournament will be played the week prior to Thanksgiving.
7. Sites for all playoff games must conform to all minimum regulations with reference to the
field and all related appurtenances as listed in the official NCAA Soccer Rulebook. A
minimum size of 70x110 is required for the region championship weekend. In addition, if 8
or more teams are participating in the regional tournament, the host site must provide
facilities with lights or a complex with two playable fields that meet minimum
requirements.
8. If possible, field dimensions should be the same size when multiple fields are used for the
regional tournament.
9. The institution hosting the championship must provide a satisfactory means for charging
admission to the games.
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10. Any team that enters and begins play in NCCAA regional playoffs is making a commitment
to the NCCAA that said team shall continue through the NCCAA playoffs and, if qualified, in
the National Championship. Any failure to comply with this shall result in review of the said
team by the NCCAA Administration Committee of the Board of Directors.
11. Any institution failing to report weekly statistics twice during the regular season or
failing to pay their statistical fee shall be ineligible for postseason participation
and/or awards.
12. The hosting institution is responsible to keep stats for all games and provide them to both
teams at the conclusion of the game.
13. The host site is responsible for the assignment of officials.
14. A Conference Call will be arranged by the region chair prior to Christmas following the
regional tournament. This is meant to address any concerns within the region or region
tournament.
15. Structure -- Teams must submit a declaration of intent to participate in the region
tournament to the Region Soccer Chair no later than the 2nd to the last Wednesday in
October. Dual member institutions can declare contingent upon playoff success in the
school’s other membership organization. Two reasons are acceptable for an institution to
withdraw following a declaration to participate.
a. The first is due to playoff success in another membership organization
b. The second allowable reason is in the case that the institution has a percentage win
rule in order to participate and the institution fails to achieve the acceptable win
percentage. This situation should be immediately communicated to the Region
Chair when it is apparent that the win percentage cannot.
B. Format for the Regional Championship
1. The Regional Championship will be made up of all the teams that declare to participate
through the Declaration of Intent form.
2. All teams participating in the regional tournament will travel to the host site (host site is
determined by region rotation). There is no “play-in” game. This was voted on
unanimously by the athletics directors at the June 4, 2011 NCCAA South Region Meeting.
3. The tournament will be single elimination.
4. If more than 4 teams declare for the South Region Tournament, then the tournament will
be over 4 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday) with a rest day in between the
semifinal and final matches. If fewer than 4 teams declare for the tournament, then the
tournament will follow a 2 day format (Friday and Saturday).
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5. Below are the Tournament Scenarios based on the number of teams competing:
8 Teams: #1 vs #8, #2 vs #7, #3 vs #6, #4 vs #5
7 Teams: #1 Bye, #2 vs #7, #3 vs #6, #4 vs #5
6 Teams: #1 Bye, #2 Bye, #3 vs #6, #4 vs #5
5 Teams: #1 Bye, #2 Bye, #3 Bye, #4 vs #5
4 Teams: #1 vs #4, #2 vs #3
3 Teams: #1 Bye, #2 vs #3
2 Teams: #1 vs. #2
6. The current NCAA Soccer Rule Book shall govern all Championship games.
7. Host’s Responsibilities:
a. Assume the following financial obligations:
1) Officials
2) Soccer Balls
3) Programs
4) Hospitality
5) The host site is responsible for all costs related to hosting the regional
tournament. There will be no fee for participating teams. The region
champion school will be responsible to pay the national tournament fee
(currently $250).
6) Local Food and Lodging Options
8. Region Chair will inform participating teams of the following:
a. Schedule of Games - Coordinate with Region Sport Chair
b. Specific Policies and Service Guidelines of School
III. ADVERTISING
The host institution of a Regional or National Championship shall not accept advertising nor promote in
any way the marketing of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or illegal drugs in connection with the NCCAA
soccer program, merchandise or signage.
IV. AWARDS – look at paragraph
The NCCAA maintains a standardized awards program for all national championships: top 4 teams, the
Most Valuable Player, the Outstanding Offensive Player, the Outstanding Defensive Player, and the
Coach of the Year awards are ordered and paid for by the National Office (National Women's Soccer
Chair). All other awards (i.e. All-Tournament, etc.) are paid for by the championship gate income. The
treasury of the winning region or the winning institution shall pay for individual and team awards at the
regional level.
A. All-Region
1. Team representatives
a. 1st place team at region tournament will have at least 4 players named to the all-region
team
b. 2nd place team at the region tournament will have at least 3 players named to the all
region team
c. 3rd-4th place teams will have at least 2 players named to the all-region teams
d. The three remaining players will be nominated based on the highest number of votes
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2. Team members
a. The team shall be made up of 14 players. One goalkeeper, four defenders, four
midfielders, four forwards.
b. One alternate player from any position of the field will make up the remaining spot on
the first team. This player must receive the next highest number of votes for their
position
c. Criteria
i.
Players should be of high character on and off the field. Players receiving
red cards during the season will be discussed as to the manner they
received the card(s).
ii.
Coach’s endorsement is strongly suggested for each nominee.
iii.
For teams not participating in regional’s nominees must be submitted to
the region chair before the start of region post-season play.
iv.
Region nominations must be sent to the region chair two weeks prior to
the region championship.
v.
Coaches must submit completed all-region ballots to the regional chairs
prior to the region championship tournament. (The use of e-mail is
recommended)
vi.
Tie breakers will be determined by region team ranking at the end of the
regional tournament. The player on the highest seeded team in the
regional tournament will be named to the all-region team.
d. Coaches can nominate no more than five players for the all-region team.
3. Voting
a. All coaches in the region will be given asked to fill out their selection for the all-region
team. The ballot will consist of 2 votes for keeper and 4 votes for each position –
forward, midfield, and defense. 4 points will be given to the 1st place vote, 3 points for
the 2nd place vote, 2 point for the third place vote, and 1 point for the 4th place vote.
b. Keepers will receive either 2 pts (1st place vote) or 1 pt (2nd place votes) for each
nomination.
4. Region Player of the Year
a. Each coach may select one player from their team for Region Player of the Year. All
necessary information, statistics, honors, awards, etc. should be included. A ballot will
be compiled by the Region Chair and distributed to all coaches competing in the region.
Coaches will then vote and return to Region Chair for a final tally. If there is a tie, the
player on the highest placed team at the end of the regional tournament will receive
the award. The All-Region Player must represent the NCCAA both and off the field.
b. Player resumes, including, but not limited to position and stats, must be included with
all-region nominations. This will be considered when placing votes for All-American
honors.
B. Coaching Honors
1. The team that wins the region will have their coach named as coach of the year unless 75%
or more of the coaches vote for a different coach of the year.
2. Votes will be received on the regional ballot submitted prior to the start of the regional
tournament
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3. Regional Coach of the Year
a. Each region shall name its Regional Coach of the Year by the recommended date for
conclusion of regional playoffs. The Regional Soccer Chair shall notify the National Soccer
Chair of their selection immediately.
C. Team Sportsmanship Award
1. Each team is awarded 20 points for receiving no cards in any match – regular season and
post-season through regional’s. For each yellow card, two points is taken off. For a straight
red 5 points is taken off. The card can be given to a player or someone on the bench. At the
end of regional’s, the total number of points is divided by the total number of games
played. The team with the highest average is awarded the All-Region Team Sportsmanship
award. Any team in the region playing at least 13 matches and recording stats is eligible to
receive the award. Team coaches will be responsible for submitting final averages. All
teams vying for the award must have ALL games and averages to the region chair before
the start of the regional tournament.
V. UNIFORMS
Competing teams shall have both light and dark uniforms for use in all championships. Choice of uniform
shall be made by coaches with higher seeds having preference.
VI. SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
A completed nomination form (see National Handbook) must be sent to the National Men’s/Women’s
Soccer Chair by November 1.
VII. OFFICIAL RULEBOOK
Soccer (Men): National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Soccer Rules. Rule books may be
purchased by contacting: NCAA, PO Box 6222, Indianapolis, Indiana 46209-6222, telephone: (317) 9176222.
*Any changes to the south region handbook must be agreed upon by 2/3 majority vote. All south region
coaches must be contacted to change the handbook. However, only the coaches that actually vote will be
counted as 2/3 majority.
Information was compiled using NCCAA national handbook and Conference handbooks
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NCCAA, Division I Volleyball South Region Handbook
I.
Regional Volleyball Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA I, South Region for a period not less than two years.
2. A coach must demonstrate administrative integrity by maintaining his/her own team’s wellbeing with regard to eligibility and reporting.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair is selected on a volunteer basis.
2. If no coaches volunteer, the acting chair may nominate an incumbent chair, subject to the
acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. Should two or more coaches volunteer, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure—The regional chair shall serve for a period of two years.
I.
Regional Coaches Meeting
A. Time—During the Regional Tournament at the end of each season.
B. Purpose—Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Regional Athletes
2. Coach of the Year
3. Regional matters/decisions
4. National matters with requested input from the national chair or office.
C. Discretionary Meeting—At the discretion of the Regional Volleyball Chair, an additional
teleconference meeting may be call before the South Regional Tournament.
II.
Regional Tournament
A. Participating Teams—Only those who complete national statistics are eligible, as noted for
national eligibility in the NCCAA I handbook.
B.
Format
1. Even number of teams participating (6 or greater)—Pool Play, seeding teams into single
elimination.
2. Odd number of teams participating (5 or greater)—Double Elimination.
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3. Less than five teams—Round Robin, seeding teams into single elimination.
C. Matches—Best of 5
D. Court requirement—two courts are needed in order to host a regional tournament with five or
more teams.
E. Team Seeding—If two teams tie, go to head to head competition first, then go to number of
sets played and then if necessary point spread. If there was still a tie, go to the national stat
ranking between the schools. If there is a three way tie go to National Stat ranking immediately.
III.
Awards
A. All-Regional Athletes
1. Team Members
a. First Team shall be limited to 6 athletes.
b. Second Team shall be limited to 6 athletes
c. If a libero is selected within the top 7, the First Team shall consist of 7 athletes and the
Second Team shall be reduced to 5.
2. Criteria
a. Athletes must be a testimony for Christ in their everyday lives and on the court.
b. Statistical information must be presented to demonstrate each athlete’s skill in the
sport of volleyball.
c. Miscellaneous items may be mentioned that may give further light to decisions on each
athlete.
B. Honorable Mention—Honorable mention awards are for athletes who have played with the
respect of other athletes but are not selected for the All-Regional teams due to mitigating
circumstances and/or a consensus of the coaches.
C. Regional Player of the Year—The top ranked All-Regional athlete shall be named the Regional
Player of the Year. This athlete will be nominated at the national level for the National Player of
the Year.
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NCCAA, Division II Men’s Basketball South Region Handbook
I. Regional Basketball Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA II, South Region for a period not less than two
years.
2. A coach must demonstrate administrative integrity by maintaining his/her own team’s
well-being with regard to eligibility and reporting.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair is selected on a volunteer basis.
2. If no coaches volunteer, the acting chair may nominate an incumbent chair, subject to
the acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. Should two or more coaches volunteer, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure — The regional chair shall serve for a period of three years.
II. Regional Coaches Meeting
A. Time—During the South Region Meeting held in September.
B. Purpose—Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Regional Athletes
2. Coach of the Year
3. Regional matters/decisions
4. National matters with requested input from the national chair or office.
C. Discretionary Meeting—At the discretion of the Regional Volleyball Chair, an additional
meeting may be called during the annual tip-off tournament.
III. Regional Tournament
The following aspects of the South Region tournament were discussed and implemented:
A. With all 8 teams participating at the same sight the seeding will be
#1 plays #8,
#2 plays #7,
#3 plays #6,
#4 plays #5
B. #1 seed has option of choosing the time they would like to play.
Host team has the option of choosing the time they want to play only if they are the #1 seed,
otherwise they play the late game.
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C. Friday’s Final 4 game times are 5pm & 7pm.
D. Championship game on Saturday is at 2pm.
E. Tie Breaking System
1. Head to Head competition
2. Record versus descending order of final South Region standings.
3. Record versus all NCCAA Division II opponents.
4. Power rating.
5. Overall winning percentage.
The host institutions for the South Region Tournament:
Johnson University FL
2014
Piedmont International
2015
Trinity College
2016
Trinity Baptist
2017
Clearwater
2018
Pensacola
2019
If an institution declines to host the tournament then the next institution from the same geographical area
(NORTH or SOUTH) will be offered the opportunity to host.
The following Tournament proposal was voted in with 6 coaches voting yes, one voting no and one
abstaining.
1. An Athletic Trainer must be available for all games, preferably 1 hour before each game.
2. There must be trained people doing statistics. There needs to be statistics available at half time and
the end of each game.
3. Host institution provides game film to each school, every game. Each school needs to provide a
camcorder to the host institution to film their game.
4. The host institution will provide a banquet on Wednesday evening for each institution. Each
institution will pay $10.00 per person for the banquet.
5. All-Region, Academic All-Americans and Pete Marovich nominations will be announced at the
banquet.
6. The Region Chair will e-mail the tournament brackets to every head basketball coach in the South
Region that will include seedings, dates and times for each tournament game the Sunday before
the Regional Tournament begins.
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7. There will be an All Tournament Team (5) and a Tournament MVP selected. Only student-athletes
from the final 4 teams will be selected for the All Tournament Team. There will be 1 student-athlete
chosen by the coach of the teams that lose in the semi-finals and 2 student-athletes will be chosen
from the teams that are in the Championship game. The team that wins the Championship will also
have the Tournament MVP.
8. The host institution will communicate with the person that assigns officials for the tournament
asking that person, if possible, to have officials that have not officiated any home games for the
host institution during the season to officiate the tournament games.
9. If any of the guidelines are not met the institution will forfeit the right to host the tournament the
next time they are scheduled to host the South Region Tournament.
IV. AWARDS
A. Each head coach will nominate players from his team and send them to the Regional Chair. The
Regional Chair will send all nominations to the head coaches and the head coaches will select 10
players for All Region. The voting process will be as follows: The top player will receive 10 points,
the next 9 points and so on. The player with the most points will be the Regional Player of the
Year. The top 5 players will be First Team All Region; the second 5 will be Second Team All Region.
There will be plaques provided for each All Region player. Each institution that has a studentathlete represented on the All Region Team will pay for the plaque for that student-athlete.
B. There will also be a vote for South Region Coach of the Year.
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NCCAA, Division II Women’s Basketball South Region Handbook
IV. Regional Tournament
A. Who can participate?
1. Every team that has fulfilled the criteria found within the NCCAA Division II handbook.
B. Tournament Format
1. Teams will be seated by the following criteria
a. Regional record winning percentage.
b. Head to head competition within the region.
Note: Point differential will be used if two teams split; if more than two teams are involved
at this point (c.) will be the next determining factor.
c. Power ratings for all games.3,2,1 system will be used:
-3pts. Winning against a scholarship program, including NJCAA
scholarship programs or any NAIA school
-2 pts. Winning against NCCAA Division II or any team that has
been NCCAA Division II status
-1 pt. Losing in overtime to any school that is in the 3 pt category
(Keep in mind JV or Freshman teams do not count in any category)
d. Overall record winning percentage for all games.
2. The tournament is single elimination.
3. The host team has the right to select its playing time as long as they are still officially in the
tournament.
4. If there are six teams involved.
a. In the first round of the tournament, the two highest rated teams would have a bye.
The third ranked team will face the sixth ranked team, and the fourth ranked team
would face the fifth ranked team.
b. In the second round of the tournament, the winner between the number three ranked
team and the number sixth ranked team would play the number two ranked team.
The number one ranked team would then play the winner of the fourth ranked team
and the fifth ranked team.
c. In the third round of the tournament, the winners would play for the Championship.
5. If there are five teams involved.
a. In the first round of the tournament, the fourth ranked team would play the fifth
ranked team in a play-in game.
b. In the second round of the tournament, the number one ranked team would face the
winner of the first round game. The number two ranked team would play the number
three ranked team.
c. In the third round of the tournament, the winners would play for the Championship.
6. If there are four teams involved:
a. In the first round of the tournament, the top ranked team would host the fourth
ranked team and the second ranked team would face the third ranked team.
b. In the second round of the tournament, the winners would play for the Championship.
c. There is not a consolation game.
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C. Determining the site:
1. We have selected the following format based upon the five teams that are currently active in
this region.
2013-14
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GA
2014-15
Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL
2015-16
Piedmont International
Winston Salem, NC
2016-17
Pensacola Christian College
2017-18
Clearwater Christian College
2018-19
Toccoa Falls College
2019-20
Trinity Baptist College
II. Regional Coach’s meeting
A. The official regional coaches meeting will be held at the Region Tournament.
1. If four teams participate:
a. The time and day of the meeting would be determined from a phone call to the coaches
from the region sports chairperson.
2. If five teams participate:
a. The meeting will take place on the first night of the region tournament at a time T.B.A.
3. If six teams participate:
a. The meeting would take place on the second day of the tournament at a time T.B.A.
B. The purpose of this meeting is:
1. To determine the All-Region teams.
2. To determine the region coach of the year.
3. To elect the region chairperson.
4. To determine next year’s tournament site
5. To determine if there is any old business needing attention.
6. To discuss any new business.
III.
Awards
A. Player awards
1. Purpose:
a. To honor those players that have participated on a higher level, both physically and
spiritually.
2. Criteria:
a. Christian character.
b. Statistical information.
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3. Voting:
a. Each head coach or representative that is present is allowed to vote.
b. Coaches will not be permitted to vote for a player that is on their team.
4. Regional Player of the year:
a. The player receiving the most votes will be named regional player of the year.
b. No player shall be eligible for this award if they only participate in one semester of
the season.
5. First team All Region Team:
a. The five players receiving the most votes will be named to the All-Region first team.
b. No player shall be eligible for this award if they only participate in one semester of
the season.
6. Second team All Region Team:
a. The players receiving enough votes to place them in the top ten, yet not in the top
five.
b. Since no national recognition is attached to the second team if there is a tie in the
voting and we find both players equally deserving we could recognize a sixth player.
7. Honorable mention Region team
a. Any player that receives a vote will be recognized as a member of the honorable
mention team.
B. Coach’s Award
1. Purpose:
a. To honor the coach that has been a good spiritual leader as well as a motivator.
2. Criteria:
a. Christian character
b. Best use of the talent that they work with.
c. Over-all record
3. Voting:
a. A vote of all of the coaches at the regional meeting will determine the winner of this
award.
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IV. Regional Sports Chair
A. Eligibility
1. The nominee shall be coaching within the South Region for a period of two full seasons before
becoming eligible.
2. The college that he/she currently works for shall be a current member of the N.C.C.A.A. and
shall be in good standing for a period of two years prior to any nomination.
3. The nominee shall be judged by how he/she demonstrates their love for our Lord both on and
off the court.
4. The nominee shall have shown a respect for the rules and regulations of the N.C.C.A.A. by
his/her promptness in fulfilling all of his/her obligations. i.e. stats, dues, eligibility, etc.
B. Nomination
1. Any coach meeting the criteria for eligibility may volunteer for the position.
2. Any coach meeting the criteria for eligibility may nominate any other coach that meets the
criteria of eligibility.
C. Selection
1. The nominee will be voted on and selected by a majority of the voting members present.
D. Tenure
1. The sports chairperson is not limited by terms of office. He/she may remain in this position
indefinitely. He/she may be removed from this position by a majority vote of the region coaches.
a. If the resignation or termination of the sports chairperson occurs at the end of the regular
season the voting for the new chairperson should take place at the region meeting.
b. If the resignation or termination of the sports chairperson occurs during the season he/she
shall appoint an interim. A new chairperson would be voted on at the region meeting.
c. If the resignation or termination of the sports chairperson occurs between seasons he/she
would have the responsibility of contacting each individual coach or a representative of each
school represented in The South region. Within thirty days of the resignation or termination a
vote shall be cast by each institution as to the replacement.
d. In the event there is a tie after the vote is cast, the current sports chairperson would break
the tie.
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V. Past Champions
Year
2012-13
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
At Large
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
At large
1993-1994
At Large
1992-1993
1991-1992
At large
1990-1991
1989-1990
1988-1989
1987-1988
1986-1987
1985-1986
At Large
1984-1985
At Large
1983-1984
At Large
1982-1983
1981-1982
1980-1981
Region Champion
Trinity Baptist College
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Atlanta Christian
Atlanta Christian
Southeastern University
Southeastern University
Atlanta Christian
Southeastern U
Southeastern University
Southeastern University
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Clearwater Christian
Johnson Bible
Toccoa Falls
Johnson Bible
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls
Johnson Bible
Atlanta Christian
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls
Johnson Bible
Toccoa Falls
Johnson Bible
Piedmont Bible
Toccoa Falls
Johnson Bible
Kentucky Christian
Toccoa Falls
Kentucky Christian
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National Tournament
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Sixth
Fourth
Sixth
Third
Eighth
Sixth
Eighth
Fifth
Fifth
Seventh
Seventh
Sixth
Fifth
Seventh
Eighth
Eighth
Seventh
Sixth
Eighth
Third
Sixth
National Champions
Second
Seventh
Sixth
Fourth
Sixth
Fourth
Second
National Champions
Second
Sixth
Fourth
Third
Third
No tournament
No tournament
NCCAA, Division II South Region Men’s Soccer Handbook
I. Region Soccer Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA II South Region for a period of not less than two years.
2. A coach must exemplify the ideals of the NCCAA with respect to the coaching of his team and his reporting
of eligibility for his team.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair can either volunteer or be voted on by the region coaches after a nominating process at
the region coaches meeting.
2. If no coach meets the eligibility requirements, the acting chair may nominate and incumbent chair, subject
to the acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. If two or more coaches volunteer or are nominated, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure
1. The regional chair shall serve for a period of three years.
II. Region Coaches Meeting
A. Time – During the Regional Tournament at a location to be determined by the host institution.
B.
Purpose – Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Region Athletes and Player of the Year
2. Coach of the Year
3. Region matters/decisions
4. National Matters with the requested input from the national chair or national office.
III. Region Tournament
A. Participating Teams
1. Teams must be eligible as per the NCCAA Handbook relating to the reporting of statistics.
2. Teams must complete a Declaration of Intent to Participate Form.
B.
Format
1. Teams will playoff if needed to have a final four tournament at a host site.
a. If there are five to eight teams participating then there will be play-in games played the Monday –
Wednesday prior to the region tournament at the higher seed.
b. If there are less than four or less teams participating:
1) Four Teams: Number four seed plays the number one seed and the number three seed plays
the number two seed at least one day prior to the final.
2) Three Teams: Number two seed would play the number three seed at the host institution at
least one day prior to the final.
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3) Two Teams: Number two seed plays the number one seed at the host institution.
2. Times
a.
The #1 Seed will determine their playing time in the semi-final round regardless of who is hosting
the region tournament.
b. If the venue is not lighted it is recommended that the first semi-final match start no later than 1:00
PM if there are to be two matches played at said venue on the same day.
3. Seeding
a. Teams shall be seeded according to a system of standings of points received from head to head,
home and home, region play.
b. The point system shall be 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. There are to be no points
awarded for a loss, shutout, or goals scored.
c. If teams are tied in the standings the following order would be used to determine who would be
seeded higher:
i. Team with the best record head to head
ii. Best goal differential head to head
iii. Fewest goals allowed in region play
iv. Best goal differential in region play
v. Coin Flip
4.
Hosting
The location of who will host the Region Tournament is decided three years in advance and has rotated
between Atlanta Christian College, Clearwater Christian College, Toccoa Falls College and Southeastern
University.
a. The upcoming schedule for hosting the Region Tournament is as follows: 2007 – Clearwater, 2008 –
Toccoa Falls, 2009 – Southeastern.
b. The 2010 Region Tournament will be determined. Piedmont Baptist has expressed interest in
hosting and a decision should be made at the next Region Meeting.
c. If a team is scheduled to host a Region Tournament but drops out of the NCCAA II it is their
responsibility to contact the Region Sport Chair and the Region Chair so that arrangements can be
made to make the necessary changes as to who will host in the former school’s place.
5.
Dates
The dates for the Region Tournament will be determined by the dates of the National Tournament. The
Region Final shall be played no later than two Saturdays before the NCCAA National Tournament.
a. Upcoming schedule for dates of the Region Tournament.
i. October 23-27, 2007
ii. October 28 – November 1, 2008
iii. October 27-31, 2009
b. If the NCCAA changes the dates for the National Tournament the Region will also alter its schedule
so that teams will have almost two full weeks to prepare for the National Tournament.
IV. Awards
A. All-Region Team
1. Team members
a. As per the requirements for NCCAA Division II there shall be 12 players on the first team.
1) One goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, three forwards.
2) Two alternate players from any position of the field will make up the remaining two spots on the
first team.
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b. Criteria
1) Players should be of high character on and off the field. Players receiving red cards during the
season will be discussed as to the manner they received this cards.
2) Coach’s endorsement is strongly suggested for each nominee.
c. Voting
1) After a group of nominees for each position has been agreed upon by all coaches in attendance a
vote will be taken and administered by the region chair. Results will be shared immediately.
2) Once the ten players have been selected the remainder of the nominees who did not get
selected in the first phase of voting will be placed in a pool. Coaches will then vote and the top
two receiving votes in this second phase will be placed on the first team.
2.
Second Team
a. All players that were nominated for first team will be strongly considered for the second team.
b. Coaches will confer on the selection of the eleven players for the second team.
c. No requirements for positions. Example: There does not have to be a goalkeeper on the second team.
3.
Region Player of the Year
a. The top ten players on the all region first team will be ranked by the coaches 1-10. Voting shall be 10
points for 1st, 9 points for 2nd, 8 points for third, and so on. The region chair will tabulate the results
and the results will be shared immediately. Once the results are share a quick discussion by the
coaches will follow. If all coaches are in agreement with the results the Region Player of the Year will
be the player receiving the most votes. If a coach feels there needs to be another vote, then the top
three players from the voting will be voted on again. If there is a tie the second time around, the
award shall be shared.
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NCCAA, Division II South Region Women’s Soccer Handbook
I. Region Soccer Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA II South Region for a period of not less than two years.
2.
B.
Nomination
1. The regional chair can either volunteer or be voted on by the region coaches after a nominating
process at the region coaches meeting.
2.
C.
A coach must exemplify the ideals of the NCCAA with respect to the coaching of his team and his
reporting of eligibility for his team.
If no coach meets the eligibility requirements, the acting chair may nominate and incumbent
chair, subject to the acceptance of the nominee.
Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2.
If two or more coaches volunteer or are nominated, the coaches will determine the chair by a
vote.
D. Tenure
The regional chair shall serve for a period of three years.
II. Region Coaches Meeting
A. Time – During the Regional Tournament at a location to be determined by the host institution.
B.
Purpose – Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Region Athletes and Player of the Year
2. Coach of the Year
3. Region matters/decisions
4. National Matters with the requested input from the national chair or national office.
III. Region Tournament
A. Participating Teams
1. Teams must be eligible as per the NCCAA Handbook relating to the reporting of statistics.
2.
B.
Format
1.
Teams must complete a Declaration of Intent to Participate Form. (Must be sent to National
Office by Sept. 15th)
Teams will playoff if needed to have a final four tournament at a host site.
a. If there are five to eight teams participating then there will be play-in games played the
Monday – Wednesday prior to the region tournament at the higher seed.
b. If there are less than four or less teams participating:
1) Four Teams: Number four seed plays the number one seed and the number three
seed plays the number two seed at least one day prior to the final.
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2) Three Teams: Number two seed would play the number three seed at the host
institution at least one day prior to the final.
3) Two Teams: Number two seed plays the number one seed at the host institution.
C.
Times
1.
2.
The #1 Seed will determine their playing time in the semi-final round regardless of who is hosting
the region tournament.
If the venue is not lighted it is recommended that the first semi-final match start no later than
1:00 PM if there are to be two matches played at said venue on the same day.
D. Seeding
1. Teams shall be seeded according to a system of standings of points received from head to head,
home and home, region play.
E.
2.
The point system shall be 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. There are to be no points
awarded for a loss, shutout, or goals scored. (Points per game average will be used if teams
played an unequal amount of region matches).
3.
If teams are tied in the standings the following order would be used to determine who would be
seeded higher:
a. Team with the best record head to head
b. Best goal differential head to head
c. Fewest goals allowed in region play
d. Best goal differential in region play
e. Coin Flip
Hosting
The location of who will host the Region Tournament is decided three years in advance and will rotate
between member schools. New schools will be added to the bottom of the list for rotation.
1. If a team is scheduled to host a Region Tournament but drops out of the NCCAA II it is their
responsibility to contact the Region Sport Chair and the Region Chair so that arrangements can be
made to make the necessary changes as to who will host in the former school’s place.
2.
F.
Current rotation:
2013 – Johnson University Florida
2014 – Clearwater Christian
2015 – Toccoa Falls
2016 – BJU
Dates
The dates for the Region Tournament will be determined by the dates of the National Tournament. The
Region Final shall be played no later than two Saturdays before the NCCAA National Tournament.
1.
Upcoming schedule for dates of the Region Tournament.
a. October 31– November 2, 2013
b. October 30 – November 1, 2014
c. October 29 -31, 2015
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2.
If the NCCAA changes the dates for the National Tournament the Region will also alter its
schedule so that teams will have almost two full weeks to prepare for the National Tournament.
IV. Awards
A. All-Region Team
1. Team members
a. As per the requirements for NCCAA Division II there shall be 12 players on the first team.
1) One goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, three forwards.
2) Two alternate players from any position of the field will make up the remaining two
spots on the first team.
b. Criteria
1) Players should be of high character on and off the field. Players receiving red cards
during the season will be discussed as to the manner they received this cards.
2) Coach’s endorsement is strongly suggested for each nominee.
c. Voting
1) After a group of nominees for each position has been agreed upon by all coaches in
attendance a vote will be taken and administered by the region chair. Results will be
shared immediately.
2) Once the ten players have been selected the remainder of the nominees who did
not get selected in the first phase of voting will be placed in a pool. Coaches will
then vote and the top two receiving votes in this second phase will be placed on the
first team.
2.
Second Team
a. All players that were nominated for first team will be strongly considered for the second
team.
b. Coaches will confer on the selection of the eleven players for the second team.
c. No requirements for positions. Example:
There does not have to be a goalkeeper on the second team.
B. Region Player of the Year
The top ten players on the all region first team will be ranked by the coaches 1-10. Voting shall be 10 points
for 1st, 9 points for 2nd, 8 points for third, and so on. The region chair will tabulate the results and the
results will be shared immediately. Once the results are share a quick discussion by the coaches will follow.
If all coaches are in agreement with the results the Region Player of the Year will be the player receiving the
most votes. If a coach feels there needs to be another vote, then the top three players from the voting will
be voted on again. If there is a tie the second time around, the award shall be shared.
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NCCAA, Division II South Region Volleyball Handbook
I.
Regional Volleyball Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA II, South Region for a period not less than two years.
2. A coach must demonstrate administrative integrity by maintaining his/her own team’s well-being
with regard to eligibility and reporting.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair is selected on a volunteer basis.
2. If no coaches volunteer, the acting chair may nominate an incumbent chair, subject to the
acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. Should two or more coaches volunteer, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure—The regional chair shall serve for a period of two years.
II. Regional Coaches Meeting
A. Time—During the Regional Tournament at the end of each season.
B. Purpose—Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1.
All-Regional Athletes
2.
Coach of the Year
3.
Regional matters/decisions
4.
National matters with requested input from the national chair or office.
C. Discretionary Meeting—At the discretion of the Regional Volleyball Chair, an additional meeting may be
called during the annual tip-off tournament.
III. Regional Tournament
A. Participating Teams—Only those who complete national statistics are eligible, as noted for national eligibility
in the NCCAA II handbook.
B. Format
1. Even number of teams participating (6 or greater)—Pool Play, seeding teams into single elimination.
2. Odd number of teams participating (5 or greater)—Double Elimination.
3. Less than five teams—Round Robin, seeding teams into single elimination.
C. Matches—Best of 5
D. Court requirement—two courts are needed in order to host a regional tournament with five or more teams.
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E. Team Seeding—If two teams tie, go to head to head competition first, then go to number of games played
and then if necessary point spread. If there was still a tie, go to the national stat ranking between the
schools. If there is a three way tie go to National Stat ranking immediately.
IV. Awards
A. All-Regional Athletes
1. Team Members
a. First Team shall be limited to 6 athletes.
b. Second Team shall be limited to 6 athletes
c. If a libero is selected within the top 7, the First Team shall consist of 7 athletes and the Second
Team shall be reduced to 5.
2. Criteria
a. Athletes must be a testimony for Christ in their everyday lives and on the court.
b. Statistical information must be presented to demonstrate each athlete’s skill in the sport of
volleyball.
c. Miscellaneous items may be mentioned that may give further light to decisions on each athlete.
B. Honorable Mention—Honorable mention awards are for athletes who have played with the respect of other
athletes but are not selected for the All-Regional teams due to mitigating circumstances and/or a consensus
of the coaches.
C. Regional Player of the Year—The top ranked All-Regional athlete shall be named the Regional Player of the
Year. This athlete will be nominated at the national level for the National Player of the Year.
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NCCAA South Region Baseball Handbook
I. REGIONAL BASEBALL CHAIR
A. Eligibility
1.
A coach must participate in the NCCAA I South Region for a period of no less than two years before
he/she is eligible for the position of regional chair.
2.
A coach must demonstrate administrative integrity by maintaining his/her own teams well-being with
regards to eligibility and statistical reporting.
B. Nomination
1.
The regional chair is to be nominated by the current South Region coaches at the regional coaches
meeting.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2.
If two or more coaches are nominated, the regional chair will be determined by the majority vote of the
coaches.
II. REGIONAL COACHES’ MEETING
A. Time – During the Regional Tournament at the end of each season.
B. Purpose – Discuss and vote on issues relating but not limited to:
1. All Region Athletes
2. Player, Pitcher, Freshman and Coach of the Year
3. Regional matters and decisions
4. Next year’s Regional Tournament
III. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
A. Participating Teams – Only those teams who complete and submit national statistics are eligible to compete, as
noted in the NCCAA I handbook.
B. Format – Up to 7 participating teams (Double Elimination, winners bracket team has to be defeated twice in
championship round)
C. Games - 1, 7 inning game; run rule applies- 10 runs after 5 innings; Courtesy runner for catcher and pitcher; Reentry rule for starters
D. Team Seeding - Region tournament seeding will be determined by the NCCAA Burbridge rating method.
E. Tie Breakers – 1) Head to Head Record, 2) Record vs. Higher or Lower Seed, 3) Run Differential, 4) Overall Record
IV. AWARDS
A. All Region Athletes
1. Team Members
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a. The First Team will be made up of 16 student athletes. It will include 1 catcher, 4 infielders, 3
outfielders, 4 starting pitchers, 1 relief pitcher, and 3 utility players. The utility players will be listed by
their positions, i.e. P/1B.
b. There will be no Second Team.
2. Criteria
a. Athletes must be a testimony for Christ in their everyday lives on and off the field (Per individual Coach’s
recommendation).
b. Statistical information must be presented to demonstrate each athlete’s ability and contribution to the
sport of baseball.
B. Region Player of the Year – Coaches may nominate an All Region player for Regional Player of the Year. If more
than one player is nominated, the coaches will vote and the award will be given to the athlete with the most
votes. This player will be nominated at the national level for National Player of the Year.
C. Region Pitcher of the Year – Coaches may nominate an All Region pitcher for Regional Pitcher of the Year. If
more than one pitcher is nominated, the coaches will vote and the award will be given to the athlete with the
most votes. This pitcher will be nominated at the national level for National Pitcher of the Year.
D. Freshman of the Year – Coaches may nominate a freshman for Regional Freshman of the Year. If more than one
freshman is nominated, the coaches will vote and the award will be given to the athlete with the most votes.
E. Coach of the Year- Coaches will take an anonymous ballot vote. They will circle their first choice and underline
their second choice. Two points will be awarded for each circled name and one point will be awarded for each
underlined name. The coach with the most points will be awarded Coach of the Year. This coach will be
nominated at the national level for the National Coach of the Year.
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NCCAA South Region Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Handbook
I. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL MEET
A. Date and Site
1. The region meet will be held at Southern Wesleyan University as part of a larger invitational meet hosted by
Southern Wesleyan University. Any interested region teams should contact Southern Wesleyan.
2. Date for the meet is September 24, 2011
B. Eligibility
1. An affidavit of eligibility (NCCAA Official Eligibility Certificate) must be on file with the Regional Chair and must
be postmarked prior to the date of the first competition.
2. Regional dues must be paid prior to September 30.
3. Entry fees shall be determined by the host school
C. Structure/Scoring
1. Only those teams with five runners finishing shall have a team score recorded. The team score shall then be
determined by totaling the points scored by the first five runners of each team to finish. The team scoring the
least number of points shall be declared the region champion.
2. Although the sixth and seventh runners of a team do not score points towards their team’s total, their places,
if better than those of any of the first five of an opposing team, serve the increase the team score of the
opponents. If less than five finish, the places of all members of that team shall be disregarded.
D. Host’s Responsibilities
1. Inform participating teams of the following:
a. Schedule of meet
b. Specific Policies and Service Guidelines of School
c. Local Food and Lodging Options
2. Other duties
a. Devise the most accurate scoring procedure possible. Please inform coaches in advance of the
method to be used.
b. Provide area for NCCAA participating schools to present championship banner for first place, Coach of
the Year award, and All Region Certificates.
II. AWARDS
A. Team championship banner for first place
B. Coach of the Year certificate – as voted upon by coaches at the meet
C. Top 15 finishers will be awarded certificates for All-Region team
D. The Wheeler Cross Country Award for Men and the Ray Bullock Cross Country Award for Women. See Appendix A
of National Cross Country Handbook for procedures and nominations.
E. Scholar-Athlete
All forms must be sent to the National Chair one week prior to the National Championship
Eligibility:
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1.
Grade point average shall be a minimum of 3.40
2.
The student-athlete must be in at least his/her junior year of attendance
3.
The applicant must be making normal progress toward a degree
4.
If the applicant has transferred, he/she must have one semester completed at the nominating institution
and a 3.40 GPA from each institution attended
5.
Selection/Approval of nominees shall be the responsibility of a committee appointed by the National Cross
Country Chair.
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NCCAA South Region Men’s and Women’s Golf Handbook
I. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR REGIONAL MEET
A. Date and Site
1. The region meet will be held at Southern Wesleyan University.
B. Eligibility
1. An affidavit of eligibility (NCCAA Official Eligibility Certificate) must be on file with the Regional Chair and
must be postmarked prior to the date of the first competition.
2. Regional dues must be paid to the South Region Treasurer prior to September 30.
3. Entry fees shall be determined by the host school
C. Structure/Scoring
1. Information will be provided by Region Golf Chair – Doug Wilkinson, to participating schools
D. Host’s Responsibilities
1. Inform participating teams of the following:
a. Schedule of meet
b. Specific Policies and Service Guidelines of School
c. Local Food and Lodging Options
2. Other duties
a. Top ten finishers shall be deemed All Region members and each presented with a certificate.
b. Coaches should also vote for one Region Coach of the Year
c. Provide area for NCCAA participating schools to present championship banner for first place, Coach
of the Year award, and All Region Certificates.
II. AWARDS
A. Team championship banner for first place
B. Coach of the Year certificate – as voted upon by coaches at the meet
C. Top 10 finishers will be awarded certificates for All-Region team
E. Scholar-Athlete
All forms must be sent to the National Chair one week prior to the National Championship
The nominated student-athlete must:
1. Be a junior or senior academically (a minimum of 72 semester hours or equivalent) and have been at the
nominating institution for at least one full term.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent for all terms completed at
the time of nomination.
3. Be a member of the varsity golf team and have at least two years varsity competition at the collegiate level.
4. Be of high Christian character, in good standing at the nominating institution and certified by the head
coach.
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NCCAA South Region Softball Bylaws
I.
Region Softball Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA II South Region for a period of not less than two years.
2.
A coach must exemplify the ideals of the NCCAA with respect to the coaching of his team and his
reporting of eligibility for his team.
B. Nomination
1. The regional chair can either volunteer or be voted on by the region coaches after a nominating process
at the region coaches meeting.
2. If no coach meets the eligibility requirements, the acting chair may nominate an incumbent chair,
subject to the acceptance of the nominee.
C. Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2. If two or more coaches volunteer or are nominated, the coaches will determine the chair by a vote.
D. Tenure -- The regional chair shall serve for a period of three years.
II. Region Coaches Meeting
A. Time – During the Regional Tournament at a location to be determined by the host institution.
B. Purpose – Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Region Athletes and Player of the Year
2.
Coach of the Year
3.
Region matters/decisions
4.
National Matters with the requested input from the national chair or national office.
III. Region Tournament
A. Participating Teams
1. Teams must be eligible as per the NCCAA Handbook relating to the reporting of statistics.
B. Format: The tournament will be double elimination format with the teams being seeding per the last NCCAA
National Rankings. The format may be changed if it cannot be completed due to unforeseen circumstances and
all coach’ present agree.
C. Hosting
1. The host will be determined by the region rotation.
D. Dates
1.
The dates for the Region Tournament will be determined by the dates of the National Tournament. The
Region Final shall be played two Saturdays before the NCCAA National Tournament.
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2.
If the NCCAA changes the dates for the National Tournament the Region will also alter its schedule so
that teams will have almost two full weeks to prepare for the National Tournament.
IV. Awards
A. All-Region Team
1. Team members
a. There will be an 18 member All-region team nominated and selected by the coach’s at the region
tournament each year.
b. Criteria: Players will be selected on their performance during the season and commitment to the
ideals of the NCCAA
c. Voting: Selection to the team will be by popular vote of all coach’s present at the meeting.
Region Player of the year: The region players of the year will be selected from the 18 member All-Region team
using the same process.
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NCCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis South Region Handbook
I.
Region Tennis Chair
A. Eligibility
1. A coach must participate in the NCCAA I South Region for a period of not less than two years.
2.
B.
Nomination
1. The regional chair can either volunteer or be voted on by the region coaches after a nominating
process at the region coaches meeting.
2.
C.
If no coach meets the eligibility requirements, the acting chair may nominate and incumbent chair,
subject to the acceptance of the nominee.
Selection
1. The regional chair shall be voted/ decided on by the remaining coaches in the region.
2.
D. Tenure
1.
II.
A coach must exemplify the ideals of the NCCAA with respect to the coaching and reporting of
eligibility for his/her team.
If two or more coaches volunteer or are nominated, the coaches will determine the chair by a
vote.
The regional chair shall serve for a period of three years.
Annual Region Coaches Meeting
A. Time – During the Regional Tournament at a location to be determined by the host institution or neutral
site.
B.
Purpose – Discuss and vote on issues relating to:
1. All-Region team
2. Coach of the Year
3. Region matters/decisions
4. National Matters with the requested input from the national chair or national office.
III.
Region Tournament
A. Participating Teams
1. Teams must be eligible as per the NCCAA Handbook relating to the reporting of statistics.
2.
B.
Teams must complete a Declaration of Intent to Participate Form.
Format
1. If only two teams participate in the region, they will play as dual match to determine the region
champion
2. If three or more teams participate in the region, a round robin format will be used so each team will
guarantee at least two matches at the tournament. If there is only one pool up to 5 teams, the team
with the best record will crown as the regional champion. If there are 6 teams, then two pools of three
teams will form base upon the determined seating, the top team from each pool will play the
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championship match to determine the region winner. If there is a tie in record after pool plays, the
following tie-breaker will be used:
a. Head-to-head
b. Total matches won
c. Total sets won
d. Total games won
IV.
Awards
A. All-Region Team
1. If only two institutions are participating then the top six singles players and top three doubles teams
from South region who receive the most votes at the National tournament will be named 1st team
members.
2. If three or more institutions are participating then the region chair will take the nominations at the
region coaches meeting before the tournament and put together a ballot for the coaches to vote.
All ballots will need to return to the region chair in the morning of the last day of the tournament.
Top six singles and top three doubles teams that receive the most votes at the region tournament
will be named 1st team members.
B. Coach of the Year
This award shall be presented at the conclusion of the Regional Tennis Championship to the coach of the
championship team. This award may be withheld by the Region Chair, in consultation with tennis officers
and a member of the National Office staff, if a coach has acted in an unsportsmanlike way, or has failed to
deal with offensive player behavior.
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