JUNIOR VARSITY
Rural Urban
March 11 & 12 March 10, 11, 12 & 15
Girls/Russell – Boys/Steinbach Winnipeg
Girls – Darcy Kowalchuk Sid Rosenbaum
phone: 773-2133/ fax: 773-3470 Maples Collegiate
email: dkowalchuk@pwsd.ca phone: 632-6641
fax: 694-7229
Boys – Dewayne Penner email: sid.rosenbaum@7oaks.org
phone: 326-3537/ fax: 326-6908
email: dpenner@schs.ca
"AAAA"
Regional Playdowns: March 11 & 12 Final Four: March 17, 18 & 21
Girls/Brandon – Boys/Winnipeg University of Winnipeg
Convenor: Greg Bouchard of Grant Park
phone: 452-3112
fax: 477-5633 email: gbouchard@wsd1.org
Schedules and other pertinent information will be posted on the MHSAA website prior to the championship
FIBA RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT
1. JUNIOR VARSITY ELIGIBILITY RULES:
a) Participating athletes must be under the age of 17 as of midnight of the current school year, August 31.
b) Students are permitted to participate in junior varsity for two years. In determining the two year clause, member schools must count grade 9 as the first year. The athlete's eligibility begins upon enrolment in grade 9 and is allowed two consecutive years of competition from time of enrolment in grade 9
c) "A" AND "AA" SPECIAL PLAYING RULES
students may compete in an unlimited number of games at the varsity level and still maintain their eligibility to compete in the junior varsity provincials
NOTE: (the intent of this rule is to allow schools to utilize some athletes to form both teams NOT to better one and/or both teams)
d) "AAA" AND "AAAA" SPECIAL PLAYING RULES
i) students may not compete in more than three games at the varsity level. (league, exhibition or tournament - Tournaments count as two games)
ii) Rural “AAA” Junior Varsity teams are allowed to compete against rural varsity “A” and “AA” teams without these games being counted as varsity level.
2. FORMATS
Junior Varsity Format
Rural – Eight (8) girls teams and Eight (8) boys teams.
All teams will be guaranteed two games, with a consolation side and third place game included.
Urban – Twelve (12) girls and Twelve (12) boys teams.
Will be a single elimination with winning teams playing one game per day
"A" & “AAA” Format Refer to appendix 69 of MHSAA Handbook for a sample draw
Eight (8) girls teams and Eight (8) boys teams.
The boys and girls championships will use the same format. All teams will be guaranteed two games, with a consolation side and third place game included.
"AA” Format Refer to appendix page number 70 of MHSAA Handbook for a sample draw
Ten (10) girls teams and Ten (10) boys teams.
The boys and girls championships will use the same format.
"AAAA” Format Refer to appendix page number 68 of MHSAA Handbook for a sample draw
Twelve (12) girls and twelve (12) boys teams will compete in Regional Playdowns for the first two (2) rounds. Winners will then advance to the Final Four Championship. Teams must win to advance.
3. COMPETITION NOTES:
FIBA RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT
a) The Official Ball is the Wilson Evolution
b) Interzones are to be determined by the MHSAA
c) If the zone/interzone championship is won by the host school, then another wildcard spot becomes open
d) Teams are to bring their own warm up balls
e) All games will be 10 minute quarters, with a 24 second shot clock
4. DEADLINE DATES:
DECLARATION to a HIGER CATEGORY |
By january 11. Declaration must be made by contacting the Assistant Executive Director. JV teams must compete in their respective category |
ONLINE Eligibility |
is due by January 14. All JV and Varsity teams must register online regardless of whether or not they will be attending provincials. Schools with two teams or more, in a single gender/category (ie varsity girls), must complete their online eligibility prior to January 5. Each team must be entered separately |
Tournament Registration |
is due by February 4
All tournaments MUST be registered online |
ZONE PLAYOFFS MUST BE COMPLETED BY:
J.V. - Thursday, March 3
"A", "AA", "AAA” - Monday, March 7
"AAAA" - Thursday, March 3
The convenor must notify Greg at 925-5642 (email: greg@mhsaa.ca) upon completion of the zone championship (or as soon as the zone representative has been declared)
Wildcard Information (fax, email or mail to Greg at the MHSAA)
J.V. - Wednesday, March 2 by 1:00 pm |
Wildcard information must include. |
"A" - Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm
"AA" - Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm
"AAA" - Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm |
1) a complete season record (date, exhibition tournament, and league play, include scores) |
"AAAA" – Wed., March 2 by 1:00 pm |
2) $60.00 cheque, payable to the MHSAA |
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3) letter of intent signed by the principal |
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(Blank forms are on the MHSAA website) |
If your school has multiple teams applying for wildcard spots, please make sure there is separate cheque for each team.
* If your application does not include complete information, and/or is late, the application will not be considered. See Appendix D, page 71 for an example of a wildcard application. If your team is not selected as a wildcard, your cheque will be returned.
Seeding Information (fax, email or mail to Greg at the MHSAA)
J.V. – Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm |
Seeding information must include |
"A" – Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm |
a complete season record (date, exhibition, tournament, and league play, include scores) |
"AA" - Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm |
"AAA" – Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm |
"AAAA" – Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm |
- Blank forms are on the website |
* If seeding information is not received by this date, or is incomplete, the team may be
subject to a $50.00 bond forfeiture.
Roster Information (email to the appropriate Provincial convenor)
J.V. – Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm Roster information must include.
"A" – Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm name, number, position, grade and
"AA" - Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm height
"AAA" - Tuesday, March 8 by 1:00 pm - blank forms are on the website
"AAAA" – Friday, March 4 by 1:00 pm
* If roster information is not received by this date, or is incomplete, the team may not
be displayed in the souvenir program and may be subject to a $50.00 bond forfeiture.
5. UNIFORM RULE
Style and colour of uniform must be consistent throughout the team. If one player wears digger shorts, all players must wear digger shorts. Undergarments or tights cannot exceed past the bottom of their playing shorts. Single colored spandex pants/shorts with team logo are allowed, but, they cannot exceed past mid-thigh.
* Athletes, team members and coaches will not be permitted to wear headwear during competition, opening ceremonies, awards ceremonies, banquets and/or luncheons. Inappropriate bench conduct (ie; changing tops, jerseys, uniforms, at the bench or on the playing field) is not acceptable. Any athlete, team member or coach deemed in violation may be subject to a performance bond violation in the amount of $50.00-$200.00 assessed to the school.
* All uniforms must be numbered 1-99, (whole numbers). (While MHSAA allows numbers 1-99, the MHSAA recommends numbers 1-15.
* Coaches should be advised that if the uniform rule is not adhered to, the team may not be allowed to compete and may be fined up to $200.00. The school may also be put on probation (probation being that if the school violates the infraction again, the school may be fined $200.00 and be suspended from all MHSAA activities).
* Jewelry is not allowed. If jewelry must be worn, it must be taped over.
* Advertising on uniforms must adhere to guidelines as outlined on pages 72-73 of MHSAA Handbook
6. GAME LIMIT
Game Limit
* The maximum number of games are 25 per season. Each tournament will count as two games and the 25 game limit would not include league playoffs, zone playoffs, or provincial playoffs.
NOTE:
* ALL VARSITY "AAA" WINNIPEG schools must play a minimum of 4 games against "AAA" rural schools and 2 games must be played outside of Winnipeg. Tournaments count as two games. As long as the tournament is hosted by a "AAA" school, 2 games will be awarded, regardless of the classifications of participating teams. (Participation in tournaments at Garden Valley Collegiate and Portage Collegiate may be considered as “AAA”)
7. AWARDS
a) In each division, the championship team will receive:
▪ the Championship banner, first place medals and Championship T-shirts
b) The runner-up team in the championship event will receive:
▪ a finalist banner and second place medals
c) The third place team in the championship event will receive:
▪ third place medals. (excluding "AAAA" and JV Urban)
d) Five All-stars and one MVP will be awarded. A Players Choice Award will be selected for Varsity.
2. ACCOMMODATIONS:
* Ask for the MHSAA sport rate
* Remember to book your hotel rooms early.
Junior Varsity Rural |
Phone |
Steinbach Russell |
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Days Inn Suites (Steinbach) |
320-9200 |
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Sleep Suite Motel (Steinbach) |
326-1324 |
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Frantz Motor Inn (Steinbach) |
326-9831 |
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LaBroquerie Hotel (LaBroquerie) |
424-5302 |
15 min |
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Canad Inns (Windsor Park - Wpg)
Russell Inn |
253-2641
773-2186 |
40 minutes
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Asessippi Inn (Russell)
Jolly Lodge (Russell)
Hotel Dieu (Russell)
The Hub (Russell) |
773-2002
773-2177
773-2177
773-2238 |
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Junior Varsity Urban, “AAA” and “AAAA” in Winnipeg |
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Holiday Inn South (1330 Pembina Hwy) |
1800-423-1337 / 452-4747 |
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Best Western (1714 Pembina Hwy.) |
269-8889 |
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Travel Lodge (Wpg) |
1800-578-7878 |
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Comfort Inn (Wpg) |
1800-228-5150 |
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Canad Inns (Wpg) |
1888-332-5623 |
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"A" |
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Wawanesa |
Gladstone |
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Welcome Stop Motel |
385-2921 |
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9 min |
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Bay Hills Inn (Neepawa) |
476-8888 |
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15 min |
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Neepawa Motel |
476-2331 |
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15 min |
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Westway Inn (Neepawa) |
476-2355 |
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15 min |
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Super 8 (Portage la Prairie) |
857-8883 |
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30 min |
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Canad Inns (Portage la Prairie) |
857-9745 |
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30 min |
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Valleyview B & B (Wawanesa) |
824-2897 |
5 min |
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Days Inn (Brandon) |
727-3600 |
35 min |
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Super 8 (Brandon) |
729-8024 |
35 min |
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Canad Inn (Brandon) |
727-1422 |
35 min |
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"AA" |
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Dominion City |
Morris |
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Altona Motor Inn |
324-5241 |
28 min |
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Prairies Edge Motel (Letellier) |
737-2699 |
11 min |
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Maple Leaf Motel (Emerson) |
373-2594 |
15 min |
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Morris Stampede Inn |
746-6879 |
28 min |
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Comfort Inn South (Wpg) |
269-7390 |
60 min |
32 min |
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Best Western (Wpg) |
269-8888 |
60 min |
32 min |
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Holiday Inn Winnipeg - South |
452-4747 |
60 min |
32 min |
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Burke’s Motor Inn (Morris) |
746-2222 |
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Santa Lucia Motel (Morris) |
746-2335 |
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“AAAA” in Brandon |
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Canad Inns (Brandon) |
727-1422 |
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Super 8 (Brandon) |
729-8024 |
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Comfort Inn (Brandon) |
727-6232 |
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Royal Oak Inn (Brandon) |
728-5775 |
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Victoria Inn (Brandon) |
1-800-852-2710 |
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Trails West (Brandon) |
1-888-213-2192 |
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