Procedures Manual 2016-2017 (Updated September 27, 2016)
TABLE OF CONTENTS LEAGUE DIRECTORY... 3 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL... 7 SPORTS CHAMPIONS... 18 CODE OF ETHICS... 22 ACADEMIC ALL-LEAGUE CRITERIA... 23 ATHLETIC TRAINER'S AGREEMENT... 24 GENERAL GUIDELINES... 27 OFFICIATING FEES... 35 CROSSROADS LEAGUE INSTITUTIONAL AID...36 BASEBALL... 37 BASKETBALL-MEN'S... 43 BASKETBALL-WOMEN'S... 50 CROSS COUNTY... 57 GOLF-MEN S... 59 GOLF-WOMEN S... 62 SOCCER-MEN S... 66 SOCCER-WOMEN S... 71 SOFTBALL... 76 TENNIS... 83 TRACK & FIELD... 88 VOLLEYBALL... 93 2
Fax # s Bethel (574) 807-7426 Goshen (574) 535-7531 Grace (574) 372-5137 Huntington (260) 359-4295 IWU (765) 677-2328 President Dr. Gregg Chenoweth 807-7210 Gregg.chenoweth@bethelcollege.edu Dr. Jim Brenneman 535-7180 president@goshen.edu Dr. Bill Katip 372-5100 X6132 katipwj@grace.edu Dr. Sherilyn Emberton 359-4050 semberton@huntington.edu Dr. David Wright 677-2100 david.wright@indwes.edu F.A.R. Kent Eby kent.eby@bethelcollege.edu Michelle Horning 535-7453 michelleeh@goshen.edu Tiberus Rata 372-5100 X6439 trata@grace.edu Dr. John Noble 359-4234 jnoble@huntington.edu Dr. Matthew Mize 677-2303 matthew.mize@indwes.edu A.D. Dr. Tom Visker 807-7259 tom.visker@bethelcollege.edu Josh Gleason 535-7491 joshag@goshen.edu Chad Briscoe 372-5100 X6261 chad.briscoe@grace.edu Lori Culler 359-4213 lculler@huntington.edu Mark DeMichael 677-2317 mark.demichael@indwes.edu S.I.D. Natalie Young 807-7031 natalie.young@bethelcollege.edu Tony Miller 535-7497 tonykm@goshen.edu Josh Neuhart 372-5100 X6271 sportsinfo@grace.edu Joanne Green 359-4284 jgreen@huntington.edu Kyle Schmidt 677-1938 kyle.schmidt@indwes.edu Athletic Secretary Nelda Johnson 535-7496 neldajj@goshen.edu Kelly Sharp 372-5100 X6266 sharpkj@grace.edu Lori Ingle 359-4212 lingle@huntington.edu Melody Leckron 677-2327 melody.leckron@indwes.edu Athletic Trainer Sarah Hauck 807-7169 haucks@bethelcollege.edu Erica Albertin 535-7417 ealbertin@goshen.edu Abby Sroufe 328-0775 X6275 trainer@grace.edu Beth Herrell 359-4287 bherrell@huntington.edu Mary Jacobs (765) 677-3484 mary.jacobs@indwes.edu Baseball Seth Zartman 807-7178 zartmas@bethelcollege.edu Alex Childers 535-7748 alexbc@goshen.edu TBA #Mike Frame 359-4082 mframe@huntington.edu Rich Benjamin 677-2324 rich.benjamin@indwes.edu Basketball (m) Mike Lightfoot 807-7226 lightfm@bethelcollege.edu Neal Young 535-7493 nyoung@goshen.edu Jim Kessler 372-5100 X6265 jckessler@grace.edu Ty Platt 359-4292 tplatt@huntington.edu *Greg Tonagel 677-2320 greg.tonagel@indwes.edu Basketball (w) Eric Gingerich 807-7345 eric.gingerich@bethelcollege.edu *Stephanie Miller 535-7492 ssmiller@goshen.edu Scott Blum 372-5100 X6272 blumsa@grace.edu Lori Culler 359-4213 lculler@huntington.edu #Steve Brooks 677-2234 steve.brooks@indwes.edu Cross Country (m) Ryan Sommers 807-7076 sommerr@bethelcollege.edu Rustin Nyce 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu *Jeff Raymond 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Fred Miller 359-4148 fmiller@huntington.edu John Foss 677-2336 john.foss@indwes.edu Cross Country (w) Ryan Sommers 807-7076 sommerr@bethelcollege.edu Rustin Nyce 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu *Jeff Raymond 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Fred Miller 359-4148 fmiller@huntington.edu John Foss 677-2336 john.foss@indwes.edu * Sport Chair # Rater 3
Fax # s Marian (317) 955-6123 MVNU (740) 392-5079 Spring Arbor (517) 750-2745 Saint Francis (260) 399-8164 Taylor (765) 998-4920 President Dan Elsener 955-6100 delsener@marian.edu Dr. Henry Spaulding 392-6868 X4100 henry.spaulding@mvnu.edu Dr. Brent Ellis 750-6301 brent.ellis@arbor.edu Sister Elise Kriss 399-7700 X3101 ekriss@sf.edu Lowell Haines 998-5201 president@taylor.edu F.A.R. Jeffery Kaufman 955-6348 jdaufman@marian.edu Dr. Eric Browning 397-9000 x4611 eric.browning@mvnu.edu Miriam Sailers 750-6674 miriam.sailers@arbor.edu Dr. Matt Hopf 399-7700 X8226 mhopf@sf.edu Dr. Dan King 998-4783 dnking@taylor.edu A.D. Stephen Downing 955-6351 sdowning@marian.edu Keith Veale 392-6868 X3102 keith.veale@mvnu.edu Ryan Cottingham 750-6505 ryan.cottingham@arbor.edu Mike McCaffrey 399-7700 X6250 mmccaffrey@sf.edu Kyle Gould 998-4635 kygould@taylor.edu S.I.D. Zach Wadley 955-6125 zwadley@marian.edu TBA Chris Bauman 750-6504 christopher.bauman@arbor.edu Bill Scott 399-7700 X6223 bscott@sf.edu Seth Mikel (765) 998-4569 stmikel@taylor.edu Athletic Secretary Cassie Mackell (Asst. AD) 955-6186 cmackell@marian.edu Hannah Miller 392-6868 X3100 hannah.miller@mvnu.edu Lorie Cornell 750-6502 lorie.cornell@arbor.edu Juanita McMeeking 399-8020 jmcmeeking@sf.edu Kelle Maloney (765) 998-5181 klmaloney@taylor.edu Athletic Trainer John Locke 955-6173 jlocke@marian.edu Brian Humphrey 392-6868 X3107 brian.humphrey@mvnu.edu Dave Brock 750-6512 dbrock@arbor.edu Julie Reinking 359-7700 X6208 jareinking@sf.edu KC Hackman 998-4780 kchackman@taylor.edu Baseball Todd Bacon 955-6119 toddba@marian.edu Keith Veale 392-6868 X3102 keith.veale@mvnu.edu Ryan Marken 750-6713 ryan.marken@arbor.edu Greg Roberts 399-7700 X6222 groberts@sf.edu *Kyle Gould 998-4635 kygould@taylor.edu Basketball (m) Carson Harris 955-6118 charris@marian.edu Jared Ronai 392-6868 X3120 jared.ronai@mvnu.edu Ryan Cottingham 750-6505 ryan.cottingham@arbor.edu #Chad LaCross 399-7700 X6213 clacross@sf.edu Josh Andrews 998-5184 jsandrews@taylor.edu Basketball (w) Katie Gearlds 955-6587 kgearlds@marian.edu Amanda Short 392-6868 X3105 amanda.learned@mvnu.edu Ryan Frost 750-6568 ryan.frost@arbor.edu Jason Ridge 399-7700 X6216 jridge@sf.edu Kelly Packard 998-5185 klpackard@taylor.edu Cross Country (m) Mike Holman 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Chip Wilson 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Jeremy Smith 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Adam Longsworth 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu #Lance Vanderberg 765-998-5598 lance_vanderberg@taylor.edu Cross Country (w) * Sport Chair # Rater Mike Holman 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Chip Wilson 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Jeremy Smith 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Adam Longsworth 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu #Quinn White 998-5285 qnwhite@taylor.edu 4
Fax # s Bethel (574) 807-7426 Goshen (574) 535-7531 Grace (574) 372-5137 Huntington (260) 359-4295 IWU (765) 677-2328 Golf (m) Adam Sharp 513-515-9741 adam.sharp@bethelcollege.edu Denny Hepler 453-7105 dhepler31@yahoo.com Rick Sholund 615-9329 rsholund@huntington.edu #Austin Conroy 677-2318 austin.conroy@indwes.edu Golf (w) #Chris Hess 807-7236 hessc@bethelcollege.edu Denny Duncan 372-5100 X6266 duncandl@grace.edu Pete Schownir 359-4045 pschownir@huntington.edu Lorne Oke 677-2049 lorne.oke@indwes.edu Soccer (m) Thiago Pinto 807-7205 thiago.pinto@bethelcollege.edu Arron Patrick 535-7235 apatrick@goshen.edu Matt Hotchkin 372-5100 X6270 hotchkmw@grace.edu Russ Lawson 359-4289 rlawson@huntington.edu Luke Sanford 677-2337 luke.sanford@indwes.edu Soccer (w) Jamie Lindvall (574) 807-7165 jamiellindvall@bethelcollege.edu Scott Gloden 535-7539 smgloden@goshen.edu Michael Voss 372-5100 X6544 michael.voss@grace.edu Amanda Burge 359-4214 aburge@huntington.edu Tim Strader 677-2321 timothy.strader@indwes.edu Softball Scott Reese 807-7089 scott.reese@bethelcollege.edu Kristen Kolter 535-7233 kkolter@goshen.edu Nora Reece 372-5100 X6773 nora.reece@grace.edu Doug Gower 359-4317 dgower@huntington.edu #Steve Babinski 677-2319 steve.babinski@indwes.edu Tennis (m) John Natali 257-3514 natalij@bethelcollege.edu Evan Atkinson 535-7498 eatkinson@goshen.edu Larry Schuh 265-5660 schuhld@grace.edu Kreg Eckert 433-1323 keckert@huntington.edu #Keith Ruberg 661-5161 keith.ruberg@indwes.edu Tennis (w) John Natali 257-3514 natalij@bethelcollege.edu Evan Atkinson 535-7498 eatkinson@goshen.edu Scott Moore 372-5100 X6266 mooresd@grace.edu Roger Ferguson 359-4123 rferguson@huntington.edu Eddy Shigley 677-2259 eddy.shigley@indwes.edu Track & Field (m) Tony Natali 257-3478 natalit@bethelcollege.edu Rustin Nyce 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu *Jeff Raymond 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Joel Childs 359-4256 tking@huntington.edu Caleb Snyder TBA Track & Field (w) Tony Natali 257-3478 natalit@bethelcollege.edu Rustin Nyce 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu *Jeff Raymond 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Joel Childs 359-4256 tking@huntington.edu Caleb Snyder TBA Volleyball Rachelle Wiegand 807-7027 rachelle.wiegand@bethelcollege.edu Jim Routhier 535-7499 jrouthier@goshen.edu Katie Van Hofwegen 372-5100 x6268 katie.vanhofwegen@grace.edu Kyle Shondell 359-4216 kshondell@huntington.edu #Candace Moats 677-2322 candace.moats@indwes.edu * Sport Chair # Rater 5
Fax # s Marian (317) 955-6123 MVNU (740) 392-5079 Spring Arbor (517) 750-2745 Saint Francis (260) 399-8164 Taylor (765) 998-4920 Golf (m) Stephen Ford 955-6598 sford2@marian.edu Mike King 392-6868 x3117 mike.king@mvnu.edu Jacob Leyrer 517-974-6238 jacob.leyrer@arbor.edu Tim Alexander 399-7700 x6236 talexander@sf.edu *Cameron Andry 998-4792 cmandry@taylor.edu Golf (w) Brett Cope 955-6116 bcope@marian.edu Mike King 392-6868 x3117 mike.king@mvnu.edu Jacob Leyrer 517-974-6238 jacob.leyrer@arbor.edu Tim Alexander 399-7700 x6236 talexander@sf.edu Cameron Andry 998-4792 cmandry@taylor.edu Soccer (m) Mike Smith 955-6568 mhsmith@marian.edu Andrew Belleman 392-6868 X3104 andrew.belleman@mvnu.edu Nathan Miller 750-6776 nathan.miller@arbor.edu *Mitch Ellisen 399-7700 X6206 mellisen@sf.edu #Gary Ross 998-4331 grross@taylor.edu Soccer (w) Gary Yohe 955-6705 gyohe@marian.edu #Daniel Seiffert 392-6868 X3109 daniel.seiffert@mvnu.edu Jason Crist 750-6510 jason.crist@arbor.edu *Christy Young 399-7700 X6229 cyoung@sf.edu Scott Stan 998-4596 jfstan@taylor.edu Softball Scott Fleming 955-6106 sfleming@marian.edu Jeana Howald 392-6868 X3103 jeana.howald@mvnu.edu Deb Thompson 750-6507 deb.thompson@arbor.edu Ryan Bolyn 399-7700 X6231 rbolyn@sf.edu *Brad Bowser 998-4739 brbowser@taylor.edu Tennis (m) Steve Mackell 955-6179 smackell@marian.edu Terry Darling 750-6350 terry.darling@arbor.edu Kristen Harrow 399-7700 X6234 kharrow@sf.edu *Don Taylor 998-5300 dntaylor@taylor.edu Tennis (w) #Cassie Mackell 955-6186 cmackell@marian.edu Bobby Pratt 750-6532 bobbypratt@arbor.edu *Kristen Harrow 399-7700 X6234 kharrow@sf.edu Jini Morgan 998-4797 jnmorgan@taylor.edu Track & Field (m) Mike Holman 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Chip Wilson 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Jeremy Smith 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Adam Longsworth 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu David Neville 998-4749 dvneville@taylor.edu Track & Field (w) Mike Holman 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Chip Wilson 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Jeremy Smith 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Adam Longsworth 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu David Neville 998-4749 dvneville@taylor.edu Volleyball *Ashlee Pritchard 955-6165 apritchard@marian.edu Paul Swanson 392-6868 X3106 paul.swanson@mvnu.edu Betsy Martinez 750-6523 elizabeth.martinez2@arbor.edu Scott Haddix 399-7700 X6212 dhaddix@sf.edu Erin Luthy 998-4380 erin_luthy@taylor.edu * Sport Chair # Rater 6
CROSSROADS LEAGUE ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL Commissioner Tom Seitz Crossroads League (760) 419-4801 tseitz.crossroads@gmail.com SID Seth Mikel Taylor University (765) 998-4569 stmikel@taylor.edu Treasurer Tom Seitz Crossroads League (760) 419-4801 tseitz.crossroads@gmail.com Eligibility Chair Michelle Horning Goshen College (574) 535-7453 michelleeh@goshen.edu Registrar Frank Connor University of Saint Francis (260) 399-7700 fconnor@sf.edu X6524 Faculty Athletic Michelle Horning Goshen College (574) 535-7453 Representative michelleeh@goshen.edu Supervisors of Officials Bo Boroski Men s Basketball (317) 557-0542 boroskibo@gmail.com Rob Doss Women s Basketball (740) 586-7840 robdoss12@hotmail.com Rich Fetchiet Baseball (734) 647-4016 plateman@umich.edu Bruce Doane Baseball North (616) 822-9503 brucedoane08@comcast.net Danny Jimenez Baseball South (317) 373-7900 dasjimenez@hotmail.com Merri Taylor Softball (317) 446-3108 merriuic@att.net Michael Brandon Volleyball (317) 460-5562 syrus_brandon@yahoo.com Kim Vieira Soccer (513) 896-6593 kvsoccer5@aol.com 7
BETHEL COLLEGE Pilots 1001 Bethel Circle Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 807-7425 Fax (574) 807-7426 http://www.bethelcollege.edu President: Dr. Gregg Chenoweth (574) 807-7210 gregg.chenoweth@bethelcollege.edu F.A.R.: Kent Eby kent.eby@bethelcollege.edu A.D.: Dr. Tom Visker (574) 807-7259 tom.visker@bethelcollege.edu Athletic Secretary: S.I.D.: Natalie Young (574) 807-7031 natalie.young@bethelcollege.edu Athletic Trainer: Sarah Hauck (574) 807-7169 haucks@bethelcollege.edu Baseball: Seth Zartman (574) 807-7178 zartmas@bethelcollege.edu Basketball (M): Mike Lightfoot (574) 807-7226 lightfm@bethelcollege.edu Basketball (W): Eric Gingerich (574) 807-7345 eric.gingerich@bethelcollege.edu Cross Country (M&W): Ryan Sommers (574) 807-7076 sommerr@bethelcollege.edu Golf (M): Adam Sharp (574) 515-9741 adam.sharp@bethelcollege.edu Golf (W): #Chris Hess (574) 807-7236 hessc@bethelcollege.edu Soccer (M): Thiago Pinto (574) 807-7205 thiago.pinto@bethelcollege.edu Soccer (W): Jamie Lindvall (574) 807-7165 jamie.lindvall@bethelcollege.edu Softball: Scott Reese (574) 807-7089 scott.reese@bethelcollege.edu Tennis (M & W): John Natali (574) 257-3514 natalij@bethelcollege.edu Track & Field (M & W): Tony Natali (574) 257-3478 natalit@bethelcollege.edu Volleyball: Rachelle Wiegand (574) 807-7027 rachelle.wiegand@bethelcollege.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 8
GOSHEN COLLEGE Maple Leafs 1700 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 535-7000 Fax (574) 535-7531 http://www.goshen.edu President: Dr. Jim Brenneman (574) 535-7180 president@goshen.edu F.A.R.: Michelle Horning (574) 535-7453 michelleeh@goshen.edu A.D.: Josh Gleason (574) 535-7491 joshag@goshen.edu Admin. Assistant: Nelda Johnson (574) 535-7496 neldajj@goshen.edu S.I.D.: Tony Miller (574) 535-7497 tonykm@goshen.edu Athletic Trainer: Erica Albertin (574) 535-7417 ealbertin@goshen.edu Baseball: Alex Childers (574) 535-7748 alexbc@goshen.edu Basketball (M): Neal Young (574) 535-7493 nyoung@goshen.edu Basketball (W): *Stephanie Miller (574) 535-7492 ssmiller@goshen.edu Cross Country (M & W): Rustin Nyce (574) 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu Soccer (M): Arron Patrick (574) 535-7235 apatrick@goshen.edu Soccer (W): Scott Gloden (574) 535-7539 smgloden@goshen.edu Softball: Kristen Kolter (574) 535-7233 kkolter@goshen.edu Tennis (M): Evan Atkinson (574) 535-7498 eatkinson@goshen.edu Track & Field (M & W): Rustin Nyce (574) 535-7495 rustinwn@goshen.edu Volleyball: Jim Routhier (574) 535-5495 jrouthier@goshen.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 9
GRACE COLLEGE Lancers 200 Seminary Dr. Winona Lake, IN 46590 (574) 372-5100 Fax (574) 372-5137 http://www.grace.edu President: Dr. Bill Katip (574) 372-5100 X6132 katipwj@grace.edu F.A.R.: Tiberus Rata (574) 372-5100 X6439 trata@grace.edu A.D.: Chad Briscoe (574)-372-5100 X6261 chad.briscoe@grace.edu Athletic Office Manager: Kelly Sharp (574) 372-5100 X6266 sharpkj@grace.edu S.I.D.: Josh Neuhart (574) 372-5100 X6271 sportsinfo@grace.edu Athletic Trainer: Abby Sroufe (574) 328-0775 X6275 trainer@grace.edu Baseball: TBA Basketball (M): Jim Kessler (574) 372-5100 X6265 jckessler@grace.edu Basketball (W): Scott Blum (574) 372-5100 X6272 blumsa@grace.edu Cross Country (M & W): *Jeff Raymond (574) 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Golf (M): Denny Hepler (574) 453-7105 dhepler31@yahoo.com Golf (W): Denny Duncan (574) 372-5100 X6266 duncandl@grace.edu Soccer (M): Matt Hotchkin (574) 372-5100 X6270 hotchkmw@grace.edu Soccer (W): Michael Voss (574) 372-5100 X6544 michael.voss@grace.edu Softball: Nora Reece (574) 372-5100 X6273 nora.reece@grace.edu Tennis (M): Larry Schuh (574) 265-5660 schuhld@grace.edu Tennis (W): Scott Moore (574) 372-5100 X6266 mooresd@grace.edu Track & Field (M & W): *Jeff Raymond (574) 372-5100 X6262 jeff.raymond@grace.edu Volleyball: Katie Van Hofwegen (574) 372-5100 X6268 katie.vanhofwegen@grace.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 10
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY Foresters 2303 College Ave. Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 356-6000 Fax (260) 359-4295 http://www.huntington.edu President: Dr. Sherilyn Emberton (260) 359-4050 semberton@huntington.edu F.A.R.: Dr. John Noble (260) 359-4234 jnoble@huntington.edu A.D.: Lori Culler (260) 359-4213 lculler@huntington.edu Athletic Secretary: Lori Ingle (260) 359-4212 lingle@huntington.edu S.I.D.: Joanne Green (260) 359-4284 jgreen@huntington.edu Athletic Trainer: Beth Herrell (260) 359-4287 bherrell@huntington.edu Facility Coordinator: Russ Lawson (260) 359-4289 rlawson@huntington.edu Baseball: #Mike Frame (260) 359-4082 mframe@huntington.edu Basketball (M): Ty Platt (260) 359-4292 tplatt@huntington.edu Basketball (W): Lori Culler (260) 359-4213 lculler@huntington.edu Cross Country (M & W): Fred Miller (260) 359-4148 fmiller@huntington.edu Golf (M): Rick Sholund (260) 615-9329 rsholund@huntington.edu Golf (W): Pete Schownir (260) 359-4045 pschownir@huntington.edu Soccer (M): Russ Lawson (260) 359-4289 rlawson@huntington.edu Soccer (W): Amanda Burge (260) 359-4214 aburge@huntington.edu Softball: Doug Gower (260) 359-4317 dgower@huntington.edu Tennis (M): Kreg Eckert (260) 433-1323 keckert@huntington.edu Tennis (W): Roger Ferguson (260) 359-4123 rferguson@huntington.edu Track & Field (M & W): Joel Childs (260) 359-4256 jchilds@huntington.edu Volleyball: Kyle Shondell (260) 359-4216 kshondell@huntington.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 11
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Wildcats 4201 S. Washington St. Marion, IN 46953 (765) 677-2318 Fax (765) 677-2328 http://www.indwes.edu President: Dr. David Wright (765) 677-2100 david.wright@indwes.edu F.A.R.: Dr. Matthew Mize (765) 677-2303 matthew.mize@indwes.edu A.D.: Mark DeMichael (765) 677-2317 mark.demichael@indwes.edu Administrative Assistant: Melody Leckron (765) 677-2327 melody.leckron@indwes.edu Jennifer Fox (765) 677-2318 jennifer.fox2@indwes.edu S.I.D.: Kyle Schmidt (765) 677-1938 kyle.schmidt@indwes.edu Athletic Trainer: Mary Jacobs (765) 677-3484 mary.jacobs@indwes.edu Baseball: Rich Benjamin (765) 677-2324 rich.benjamin@indwes.edu Basketball (M): *Greg Tonagel (765) 677-2320 greg.tonagel@indwes.edu Basketball (W): #Steve Brooks (765) 677-2234 steve.brooks@indwes.edu Cross Country (M & W): John Foss (765) 677-2336 john.foss@indwes.edu Golf (M): #Austin Conroy (765) 677-2318 austin.conroy@indwes.edu Golf (W): Lorne Oke (765) 677-20494 lorne.oke@indwes.edu Soccer (M): Luke Sanford (765) 677-2337 luke.sanford@indwes.edu Soccer (W): Tim Strader (765) 677-2321 timothy.strader@indwes.edu Softball: #Steve Babinski (765) 677-2319 steve.babinski@indwes.edu Tennis (M): #Keith Ruberg (765) 661-5161 keith.ruberg@indwes.edu Tennis (W): Eddy Shigley (765) 677-2259 eddy.shigley@indwes.edu Track & Field (M & W): Caleb Snyder (765) 677-TBA TBA Volleyball: #Candace Moats (765) 677-2322 candace.moats@indwes.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 12
MARIAN UNIVERSITY Knights 3200 Cold Spring Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 955-6000 Fax (317) 955-6123 http://www.marian.edu President: Dan Elsener (317) 955-6100 delsener@marian.edu F.A.R.: Jeffery Kaufman (317) 955-6348 jkaufman@marian.edu A.D.: Stephen Downing (317) 955-6351 sdowning@marian.edu Asst AD/Athletic Secretary: Cassie Mackell (317) 955-6186 cmackell@marian.edu S.I.D.: Zach Wadley (317) 955-6125 zwadley@marian.edu Athletic Trainer: John Locke (317) 955-6173 jlocke@marian.edu Baseball: Todd Bacon (317) 955-6119 toddba@marian.edu Basketball (M): Carson Harris (317) 955-6118 charris@marian.edu Basketball (W): Katie Gearlds (317) 955-6587 kgeralds@marian.edu Cross Country (M & W): Michael Holman (317) 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Golf (M): Stephen Ford (317) 955-6598 sford2@marian.edu Golf (W): Brett Cope (317) 955-6116 bcope@marian.edu Soccer (M): Mike Smith (317) 955-6568 mhsmith@marian.edu Soccer (W): Gary Yohe (317) 955-6705 gyohe@marian.edu Softball: Scott Fleming (317) 955-6106 sfleming@marian.edu Tennis (M): Steve Mackell (317) 955-6179 smackell@marian.edu Tennis (W): #Cassie Mackell (317) 955-6186 cmackell@marian.edu Track & Field (M & W): Michael Holman (317) 955-6585 mholman@marian.edu Volleyball: *Ashlee Pritchard (317) 955-6165 apritchard@marian.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 13
MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY Cougars 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 (740) 397-9000 Fax (740) 392-5079 http://www.mvnu.edu President: Dr. Henry Spaulding (740) 392-6868 X4100 henry.spaulding@mvnu.edu F.A.R.: Dr. Eric Browning (740) 397-9000 X4611 eric.browning@mvnu.edu A.D.: Keith Veale (740) 392-6868 X3102 keith.veale@mvnu.edu Athletic Secretary: Hannah Miller (740) 392-6868 X3100 hannah.miller@mvnu.edu S.I.D.: TBA Athletic Trainer: Brian Humphrey (740) 392-6868 X3107 brian.humphrey@mvnu.edu Baseball: Keith Veale (740) 392-6868 X3102 keith.veale@mvnu.edu Basketball (M): Jared Ronai (740) 392-6868 X3120 jared.ronai@mvnu.edu Basketball (W): Amanda Short (740) 392-6868 X3105 amanda.learned@mvnu.edu Cross Country (M & W): Chip Wilson (740) 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Golf (M & W): Mike King (740) 392-6868 X3117 mike.king@mvnu.edu Soccer (M): Andrew Belleman (740) 392-6868 X3104 andrew.belleman@mvnu.edu Soccer (W): #Daniel Seiffert (740) 392-6868 X3109 daniel.seiffert@mvnu.edu Softball: Jeana Howald (740) 392-6868 X3103 jeana.howald@mvnu.edu Track & Field (M & W): Chip Wilson (740) 392-6868 X3111 chip.wilson@mvnu.edu Volleyball: Paul Swanson (740) 392-6868 X3106 paul.swanson@mvnu.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 14
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS Cougars 2701 Spring St. Ft. Wayne, IN 46808 (260) 399-7700 Fax (260) 399-8164 http://www.sf.edu President: Sister Elise Kriss (260) 399-7700 X3101 ekriss@sf.edu F.A.R.: Dr. Matt Hopf (260) 399-7700 X8226 mhopf@sf.edu A.D.: Mike McCaffrey (260) 399-7700 X6250 mmccaffrey@sf.edu Athletic Business Mgr: Juanita McMeeking (260) 399-8020 jmcmeeking@sf.edu S.I.D.: Bill Scott (260) 399-7700 X6223 bscott@sf.edu Athletic Trainer: Julie Reinking (260) 399-7700 X6208 jareinking@sf.edu Baseball: Greg Roberts (260) 399-7700 X6222 groberts@sf.edu Basketball (M): #Chad LaCross (260) 399-7700 X6213 clacross@sf.edu Basketball (W): Jason Ridge (260) 399-7700 X6216 jridge@sf.edu Cross Country (M & W): Adam Longsworth (260) 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu Golf (M & W): Tim Alexander (260) 399-7700 X6236 talexander@sf.edu Soccer (M): *Mitch Ellisen (260) 399-7700 X6206 mellisen@sf.edu Soccer (W): *Christy Young (260) 399-7700 X6229 cyoung@sf.edu Softball: Ryan Bolyn (260) 399-7700 X6231 rbolyn@sf.edu Tennis (M): Kristen Harrow (260) 399-7700 X6234 kharrow@sf.edu Tennis (W): *Kristen Harrow (260) 399-7700 X6234 kharrow@sf.edu Track & Field (M & W): Adam Longsworth (260) 399-7700 X6224 alongsworth@sf.edu Volleyball: Scott Haddix (260) 399-7700 X6212 dhaddix@sf.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 15
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 Phone (517) 750-1200 Fax (517) 750-2745 http://www.arbor.edu President: Dr. Brent Ellis (517) 750-6301 brent.ellis@arbor.edu F.A.R.: Miriam Sailers (517) 750-6674 miriam.sailers@arbor.edu A.D.: Ryan Cottingham (517) 750-6505 ryan.cottingham@arbor.edu Athletic Secretary: Lorie Cornell (517) 750-6502 lorie.cornell@arbor.edu S.I.D.: Chris Bauman (517) 750-6504 christopher.bauman@arbor.edu Athletic Trainer: Dave Brock (517) 750-6512 dbrock@arbor.edu Baseball: Ryan Marken (517) 750-6713 ryan.marken@arbor.edu Basketball (M): Ryan Cottingham (517) 750-6505 ryan.cottingham@arbor.edu Basketball (W): Ryan Frost (517) 750-6568 ryan.frost@arbor.edu Cross Country (M & W): Jeremy Smith (517) 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Golf (M): Jacob Leyrer (517) 974-6238 jacob.leyrer@arbor.edu Golf (W): Jacob Leyrer (517) 974-6238 jacob.leyrer@arbor.edu Soccer (M): Nathan Miller (517) 750-6776 nathan.miller@arbor.edu Soccer (W): Jason Crist (517) 750-6510 jason.crist@arbor.edu Softball: Deb Thompson (517) 750-6507 deb.thompson@arbor.edu Tennis M: Terry Darling (517) 750-6350 terry.darling@arbor.edu Tennis W: Bobby Pratt (517) 750-6532 bobbypratt@arbor.edu Track & Field (M & W): Jeremy Smith (517) 750-6788 jeremy.smith2@arbor.edu Volleyball: Betsy Martinez (517) 750-6523 elizabeth.martinez2@arbor.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 16
TAYLOR UNIVERSITY Trojans 236 W. Reade Ave. Upland, IN 46989 (765) 998-2751 Fax (765) 998-4920 http://www.taylor.edu President: Lowell Haines (765) 998-5201 president@taylor.edu F.A.R.: Dr. Dan King (765) 998-4783 dnking@taylor.edu A.D.: Kyle Gould (765) 998-4635 kygould@taylor.edu Athletic Secretary: Kelle Maloney (765) 998-5181 klmaloney@taylor.edu Wendy Wagoner (765) 998-5372 wendy_wagoner@taylor.edu S.I.D.: Seth Mikel (765) 998-4569 stmikel@taylor.edu Athletic Trainer: KC Hackman (765) 998-4780 kchackman@taylor.edu Baseball: *Kyle Gould (765) 998-4635 kygould@taylor.edu Basketball (M): Josh Andrews 765-998-5184 jsandrews@taylor.edu Basketball (W): Kelly Packard 765-998-5185 klpackard@taylor.edu Cross Country (M): #Lance Vanderberg (765) 998-5598 lance_vanderberg@taylor.edu Cross Country (W): #Quinn White (765) 998-5285 qnwhite@taylor.edu Golf (M): *Cameron Andry (765) 998-4792 cmandry@taylor.edu Golf (W): Cameron Andry (765) 998-4792 cmandry@taylor.edu Soccer (M): #Gary Ross (765) 998-4331 grross@taylor.edu Soccer (W): Scott Stan (765) 998-4596 jfstan@taylor.edu Softball: *Brad Bowser (765) 998-4739 brbowser@taylor.edu Tennis (M): *Don Taylor (765) 998-5300 dntaylor@taylor.edu Tennis (W): Jini Morgan (765) 998-4797 jnmorgan@taylor.edu Track & Field (M & W): David Neville (765) 998-4749 dvneville@taylor.edu Volleyball: Erin Luthy (765) 998-4380 erin_luthy@taylor.edu *Sport Chair #Rater 17
MEN'S CROSSROADS LEAGUE SPORT CHAMPIONS Year CC Soccer Tennis Basketball Baseball Golf Track/Field 1959-60 Concordia Huntington Huntington Tri-State Tri-State 1960-61 Concordia/ Huntington Huntington Tri-State Tri-State 1961-62 Concordia Huntington/ Concordia Tri-State Indiana Tech 1962-63 Concordia Tri-State Concordia Tri-State 1963-64 Concordia Tri-State/ Concordia Huntington Concordia Indiana Tech 1964-65 Indiana Tech Indiana Tech Concordia Tri-State/ Grace Huntington 1965-66 Concordia Indiana Tech Concordia/ Tri-State Grace Huntington/ Tri-State 1966-67 Concordia/ Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Grace Tri-State 1967-68 Indiana Tech/ Tri-State Tri-State Concordia Tri-State Concordia Concordia 1968-69 Indiana Tech Tri-State Tri-State Huntington/ Tri-State Concordia Tri-State/Grace 1969-70 Concordia Concordia Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Grace 1970-71 Goshen Goshen Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Goshen 1971-72 Goshen Goshen Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Tri-State 1972-73 Tri-State Goshen Goshen Tri-State Grace Tri-State Tri-State 1973-74 Marion Goshen/Grace Grace Tri-State Huntington/ Tri-State Tri-State Tri-State 1974-75 Tri-State Huntington Grace Tri-State Huntington/ Tri-State Tri-State Marion 1975-76 Tri-State Huntington/ Tri-State Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Tri-State Goshen 1976-77 Tri-State Grace Grace Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Tri-State 1977-78 Tri-State Saint Francis Tri-State Huntington/ Huntington Marion Tri-State Tri-State 1978-79 Tri-State Goshen/ Tri-State Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Tri-State Grace 1979-80 Tri-State Goshen/ Marion Saint Francis/ Marion Saint Francis Tri-State Tri-State Tri-State 1980-81 Goshen Goshen Marion Tri-State Huntington Tri-State Tri-State 18
MEN'S cont d Year CC Soccer Tennis Basketball Baseball Golf Track/Field 1981-82 Marion Goshen Grace Grace Huntington/ Marion Marion Bethel 1982-83 Marion Goshen Marion Grace Marion Marion Marion 1983-84 Marion Goshen Goshen Grace Grace Marion Grace 1984-85 Marion Grace/Goshen Marion Grace Marion Marion Huntington 1985-86 Marion Goshen Marion Grace Bethel Marion Huntington 1986-87 Marion Huntington Marion Grace Huntington Huntington Huntington 1987-88 Huntington Goshen Marion/Grace Grace Huntington Marion Huntington 1988-89 Huntington Goshen Grace Marian Huntington IWU Huntington 1989-90 IWU Bethel/ IWU Bethel Huntington Huntington Huntington Huntington 1990-91 IWU Bethel/Goshen/ IWU Bethel Huntington Huntington Huntington Grace 1991-92 IWU Grace Huntington Grace Huntington Grace Huntington 1992-93 IWU Grace Huntington Grace Marian Marian Huntington 1993-94 IWU IWU Huntington Bethel Huntington Marian IWU 1994-95 Taylor IWU/Taylor Huntington Bethel Goshen IWU Taylor 1995-96 Taylor Taylor Huntington/ Bethel Marian IWU Taylor Goshen 1996-97 Taylor Bethel/Taylor Taylor Bethel Bethel Grace Taylor 1997-98 Taylor Taylor Marian Bethel Bethel IWU Taylor 1998-99 Taylor IWU/Marian Marian Bethel/ Marian Marian Taylor Huntington 1999-00 Taylor Bethel Taylor Saint Francis Marian Marian Taylor 2000-01 IWU Bethel Huntington Marian Marian Marian Taylor 2001-02 IWU Bethel Taylor Taylor Bethel Marian Taylor 2002-03 Grace Bethel IWU Huntington/ Bethel Marian Taylor Taylor 2003-04 Huntington Bethel/ IWU Marian Bethel/Marian Marian Taylor Saint Francis 2004-05 Spring Arbor Bethel IWU Huntington/ Marian Marian Taylor Taylor 2005-06 IWU Bethel/Goshen Marian Huntington/ Bethel/Marian Marian Bethel Taylor 2006-07 IWU Goshen/IWU Marian/IWU Huntington/IWU Spring Arbor Bethel IWU 2007-08 IWU IWU Taylor Bethel Spring Arbor IWU IWU 2008-09 Huntington Bethel/IWU IWU Bethel/IWU Spring Arbor Huntington Bethel 2009-10 Marian Bethel IWU IWU Taylor Marian IWU 2010-11 IWU Bethel Huntington IWU Taylor Huntington IWU 2011-12 Huntington Taylor Spring Arbor Grace/IWU Taylor Marian IWU 19
Year CC Soccer Tennis Basketball Baseball Golf Track/Field 2012-13 IWU IWU Grace/IWU IWU Taylor Marian IWU 2013-14 IWU IWU Grace/Hunt/IWU IWU MVNU IWU Marian 2014-15 IWU IWU Marian IWU MVNU Marian Marian 2015-16 IWU IWU Marian Saint Francis Taylor Taylor Marian WOMEN'S CROSSROADS LEAGUE SPORT CHAMPIONS Year CC Soccer Tennis Volleyball Basketball Softball Track/Field 1986-87 Huntington Huntington 1987-88 Huntington 5-Way Tie 1988-89 Marian Huntington Grace/IWU/ Huntington 1989-90 Huntington Huntington Grace 1990-91 Huntington Huntington Grace 1991-92 Huntington Huntington Huntington Huntington IWU/Bethel Huntington 1992-93 Goshen IWU Huntington Huntington Grace Huntington 1993-94 Huntington IWU Huntington IWU Bethel Huntington 1994-95 Marian IWU Taylor/Grace Marian Bethel Taylor 1995-96 Taylor IWU/Marian/ Taylor Taylor Bethel Taylor Taylor 1996-97 Taylor IWU IWU Bethel Saint Francis Saint Francis Huntington 1997-98 Huntington Saint Francis IWU Taylor Saint Francis Marian Huntington 1998-99 IWU IWU/ IWU Taylor Saint Francis Bethel IWU Saint Francis 1999-00 IWU IWU IWU IWU/Grace Saint Francis Bethel Huntington 2000-01 IWU IWU/ IWU Grace Bethel Goshen Bethel Saint Francis 2001-02 IWU IWU/ IWU Taylor Marian/IWU/ Bethel IWU Saint Francis Saint Francis 2002-03 IWU IWU IWU IWU IWU Bethel IWU 2003-04 IWU IWU/ IWU Saint Francis Goshen/IWU Bethel IWU Saint Francis 2004-05 IWU IWU IWU Taylor IWU IWU IWU 2005-06 IWU IWU IWU Bethel Saint Francis Bethel/IWU Bethel 20
Year CC Soccer Tennis Volleyball Basketball Softball Track/Field 2006-07 Spring Arbor Spring Arbor/IWU IWU IWU IWU Bethel IWU 2007-08 IWU IWU IWU Taylor/IWU Bethel Bethel Bethel 2008-09 IWU Marian IWU Taylor Bethel Bethel Bethel 2009-10 Spring Arbor IWU/Marian IWU Taylor IWU Marian Bethel 2010-11 IWU IWU IWU Taylor IWU Bethel Bethel 2011-12 IWU Spring Arbor IWU Taylor IWU Bethel IWU 2012-13 Huntington Spring Arbor IWU IWU IWU/USF Marian Taylor 2013-14 Taylor Spring Arbor IWU IWU/Bethel USF Taylor IWU 2014-15 Taylor Spring Arbor Marian IWU IWU Marian IWU 2015-16 Taylor Spring Arbor IWU MVNU/IWU Marian Marian IWU 21
CROSSROADS LEAGUE COACHES AND PLAYERS CODE OF ETHICS In order that the overall objectives of the Crossroads League Constitution be fostered, encouraged, and attained, the following code of ethics has been adopted: 1. It is the duty of coaches to be in control of their players at all times in order to prevent any unsportsmanlike act toward opponents, officials, or spectators. 2. Coaches are expected to comply wholeheartedly with the intent and spirit of the rules. The deliberate teaching of players to violate the rules is indefensible. 3. Coaches should teach their players to respect the dignity of the game, officials, opponents and the institutions which they represent. 4. Coaches should confine their discussion with game officials to the interpretations of the rules and not challenge officials' decisions involving judgment. 5. Whereas friendly banter between players is not to be prohibited: cursing, obscene language, malicious or personal remarks to opponents or spectators should not be tolerated at any time. Rather, the players should spend their energies toward encouraging their teammates to better efforts. 6. Coaches should emphasize the fact that their assistants, managers, and other bench personnel must confine their remarks to their own teammates and not "ride" the opposing players. 7. Coaches, themselves, should refrain from any personal action that might arouse players or spectators to unsportsmanlike behavior. 8. Coaches should expect from the officials a courteous and dignified attitude toward players and themselves. 9. Coaches should seek help from school administrators in controlling unruly students and spectators. 10. A coach or faculty member should be present at all Crossroads League athletic events so that the highest standards of sportsmanship and conduct are maintained. 22
ACADEMIC ALL-CROSSROADS LEAGUE Any student-athlete who satisfies the criteria listed below may, upon nomination, receive a certificate signifying "ACADEMIC ALL-CROSSROADS LEAGUE". Criteria: 1. The student-athlete must be on the roster for the entire league season within the given academic year. 2. The student-athlete must have been a full-time student at the member institution for the entire academic semester. *Exception to full-time attendance may be made for seniors needing a reduced number of credit hours to complete their degree requirements. 3. The student-athlete must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater for the entire academic semester in which the student-athlete participated in the league sport. 4. The student-athlete must be classified as a third, fourth, or fifth year student to be eligible for the award. a. First Semester Academic All-Crossroads League M & W Cross Country M & W Tennis M & W Soccer Volleyball b. Second Semester Academic All-Crossroads League M & W Basketball M & W Track & Field Softball Baseball M & W Golf 5. Institutions need to use the NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete form in the NAIA Coaches Manual. 23
CROSSROADS LEAGUE ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT The Crossroads League Athletic Trainers Association has approved that the following provisions be in place for all games, contests, and matches between the league schools in providing care to all participating athletes. The following information is considered standard operating procedure by all Crossroads League institutions. These guidelines are not League requirements, and the Crossroads League does not assume any responsibility for medical care and athletic training services provided to student-athletes. I. Medical Coverage A. An on-site licensed & certified athletic trainer will be physically available at all home soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball games. These games should take priority over host institutions practices elsewhere on campus. In season sports should also take priority over out of season sports. B. For other sports participated in by an institution, the athletic trainer will be available, within a reasonable response time, for all contests. C. Physician coverage: some institutions have physicians on a limited-call basis. Check the Sports Medicine Information Guide under the particular sport for specifics. D. A Crossroads League Athletic Trainer will be on-site for all League Tournaments. II. Emergency Communication A. Emergency communication, such as telephone, cellular phone or radio, should be available at all sites in case of an emergency. B. Emergency numbers for local hospital(s) are provided in the Sports Medicine Information Guide. III. Medical Supplies A. The host institution will provide a universal precaution (biohazard) kit at both benches for all contests. B. Kit should include: latex gloves, bleach or similar product, gauze or towelett, and biohazard bags or waste bucket. C. Other than the above mentioned supplies, each team will provide their own medical necessities. (i.e.: tape, etc.) D. For specifics on each institutions training room resources, please refer to the Sports Medicine Information Guide. IV. Special Considerations A. Because of limited space at some institutions, please call ahead to find out when the training room is available for visitor's use. B. If modalities are needed, please provide the host athletic trainer with an athletic trainer's prescription for the specific modality. C. For other special requests, please call the host head athletic trainer in advance of your visit. 24
V. Pre-Participation Physicals A. All athletes who compete for a Crossroads League institution are required to have a physical on file with the school s athletic training staff. 1.All new or transferring student athletes will be required to have a physical by the school s designated health care professional, or other approved health care professional as listed below, and turned in to the athletic training staff before the student athlete is allowed to participate in any team activities (i.e. weight lifting, conditioning and on the court/field activities) 2.It is up to the league institution whether or not they require students who are going through the try-out processor who have practice players to obtain a physical or sign a release of liability waiver before try-outs begin B. In order to protect the student athletes as well as each institution, the Crossroads League requires that physicals are performed by an approved healthcare provider. Any physical that is completed by a professional other than one listed below will be void and not accepted as clearance to participate. 1.Medical Doctor (MD & DO) 2.Physician s Assistant 3.Nurse Practitioner VI. Amendments - All amendments to the above agreement will be made at the annual Crossroads League ATA meeting held each fall. Concussion Guidelines The following information is a guideline for care of student athletes for the Crossroads League regarding concussions. The Crossroads League recommends that all schools follow the protocols set forth by the physicians that cover their athletic teams. The host certified athletic trainer will be responsible for making the call on whether an athlete has a concussion, unless the visiting school has traveled with a certified athletic trainer. The following is the Crossroads League Policy for Medical Coverage: A. An on-site licensed and certified athletic trainer will be physically available at all home soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball games. B. For other sports participated in by an institution, the athletic trainer will be made available, within a reasonable response time, for all contests. What is a concussion? It s a brain injury that changes a person s behavior, thinking or physical functioning. They are typically caused by forceful blows to the head or body that result in rapid movement of the head. What are the symptoms of a concussion? They can be difficult to spot since most don t lead to a loss of consciousness, and other symptoms can show up hours, or even days, after the injury. They can include: Amnesia; confusion; headaches; loss of 25
consciousness; balance problems; double or fuzzy vision; sensitivity to light or noise; nausea; feeling sluggish; concentration or memory problems; slowed reaction time; feeling unusually irritable. What if a student-athlete gets a concussion in a game? First, they should be removed from play as soon as a concussion is suspected and evaluated by an appropriate health-care professional, such as a certified athletic trainer, team physician or a health care professional experienced in concussion evaluation and management. Athletes with a concussion are not allowed to return to the game that day. They should not return to play until all symptoms have been resolved during rest and exertion. A health care professional with experience in evaluating concussions should clear the student-athlete before returning to play is considered. If the athlete is determined not to have a concussion, by the certified athletic trainer, the athlete may be allowed to return to competition. 26
Crossroads League General Guidelines I. Indoor sports: Volleyball, Men s Basketball and Women s Basketball Sidelines, End Lines and Fan Locations: A. NCAA Basketball Rulebook 1. Rule 1; Section 3. Lines and other markings a. Article 3: 6 ft. restraining line on the baseline The restraining line shall be a solid, interrupted or mathematical line formed between two colors. The line may be a color that is either the same or different from that of the end lines. When space is not available for a 6 ft. restraining line, the line should be marked using the maximum available distance. Non-playing personnel shall not be permitted in this area. 2. Page 28: The Court sidelines Preferable 10 ft. unobstructed space outside the court. Where this is not practical, a minimum of 3 ft. is required. B. The Crossroads League will adhere to the following guidelines for fan locations: 1. Fans may be seated in the bleachers where provided. 2. Fans seated on the first row of bleachers may stand to spontaneously react to an outstanding play, but must be seated thereafter. 3. An institution may designate a standing area bleacher. Within this area fans cannot stand on the floor, but will be allowed to stand in the bleachers, starting with the second row. 4. If no bleachers are provided on the baseline, fans must remain behind a roped off area at least 10 ft. beyond the baseline. If there is less than 10 feet between the baseline and the walls, then no fans are permitted to stand between the baseline and the walls. 5. In locations where the baseline 10 ft. roped off area does not intersect with the sideline bleachers, there shall be a roped off area extending from the first row of bleachers to the 10 ft. roped off baseline area. Fans must remain behind this roped off section. C. In situations where these guidelines do not explicitly state the solution, home game management will facilitate the best scenario possible, keeping in mind the safety of the athletes, officials and fans. D. There are to be no fist bumps with officials before any men s or women s basketball games. II. Crossroads League guidelines regarding charitable causes: A. The Crossroads League strongly supports individual sports groups or teams donating to charitable causes. B. The Crossroads League will not list a particular charitable cause within its Procedures Manual. 27
C. If a sports group or team intends to support a specific cause or event, the sports group or team will comply with the following guidelines: D. The sports group or team (coach) will notify the institution s Athletic Director of its intent. E. The event or cause must be budget neutral to its institution(s). Specific plans including dates should be shared with the Athletic Director(s) of each institution respectively. F. The host institution s Athletic Director must give her/his approval prior to the cause or event happening. III. Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year A. The Crossroads League will name a male and female student-athlete of the year. Nominations will be accepted once the final spring regular season contest has been played. The winners will be announced on or about June 15. B. The selection criteria are as follows: 1. Any student-athlete who competed in a Crossroad League sponsored sport for the current school year. 2. Any student-athlete who achieved First-Team All-Crossroads League Honors in his/her sport for that year. 3. Any student-athlete who is considered to be in good standing at a Crossroads League member institution. 4. Any student-athlete who is considered to represent and demonstrate the five core values of the NAIA. 5. Any student-athlete who demonstrated outstanding achievement in one or more sports at the league and national level. 6. All candidates must have earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the nominating institution. C. The selection process will follow the steps listed below: 1. The selection committee will review the All-Crossroads League selections from each sport for that year. 2. A list of the top male and female student-athletes will be generated for consideration by June 1 st of each year. 3. Athletic directors will verify that candidates from their respective institutions are in good standing, and are eligible for consideration according to the criteria established for this award. 4. The committee, composed of 3 athletic directors and the league commissioner, will narrow the selection to 10 for each award. (Committee members determined by the Administrative Committee) 5. The committee will then vote for the top male and female student-athletes. Any ties will be broken by the Crossroads League Commissioner 6. The top candidate must have received a majority recommendation 7. The selection committee will meet in June. The male and female top candidate will be presented for final approval at the Athletic Directors Meeting in June. 28
8. The Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year award will be confirmed and released upon conclusion of the Athletic Directors meeting. 9. The Crossroads League Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year will receive a trophy acknowledging the award. IV. Crossroads League Achievement Award A. From time to time at the discretion of the Commissioner, a Crossroads League Achievement Award will be awarded. This award will be presented to an individual that has exhibited special achievement during the current academic year. This award may be given to any individual associated with the Crossroads League. The recipient will receive a trophy acknowledging the award. V. Crossroads League Tournaments A. Any Crossroads League Tournament host is encouraged to make the game/match/contest a fan friendly and energetic event. This may include bands, videos, walk-up songs, promotions, etc. It is the right of the hosting institution to treat a Crossroads League Tournament event like a home contest. As with any Crossroads League event, the hosting institution should give consideration to the visiting institution(s). VI. VII. Player of the Week Award A. The Crossroads League Sports Information Director will select a Player of the Week for Fall Sports, Winter Sports, and Spring Sports during each year of competition. B. Fall Sports: Volleyball (Libero, Setter, Hitter, Player), Men s Soccer (Offensive, Defensive), Women s Soccer (Offensive, Defensive), Men s Tennis, Women s Tennis, Men s Cross Country, Women s Cross Country Winter Sports: Men s Basketball, Women s Basketball, Men s & Women s Indoor Track & Field (Track Athlete of the Week & Field Athlete of the Week) Spring Sports: Men s Golf, Women s Golf, Baseball (Player, Pitcher), Softball (Player, Pitcher), Men s & Women s Outdoor Track & Field (Track Athlete of the Week & Field Athlete of the Week), Men s Tennis, Women s Tennis C. The Crossroads League SID will inform each school s Sports Information Director of when Player of the Week nominations will start. Each SID should inform their respective coaching staffs of when nominations will start for their sport. Nominations online through the NAIA admin page will be due each Monday morning by 11:00 am. Coordination of each school s nominations will be done through their own processes. D. The Player of the Week award winners will be emailed to each SID on Tuesday by 10:00 a.m. Releases will be put out on Crossroads League website by Tuesday at noon. Champions of Character Student-Athlete All-League Team A. The Crossroads League will name a 5 person male team and 5 person female team. B. Any student-athlete who is considered to represent and demonstrate the five core values of the NAIA. C. Each Athletic Director may submit 1 male and 1 female student-athlete per institution with supporting information. D. The Champions of Character Student-Athlete All-League Team nomination process will begin following the last spring regular season contest. 29
E. The Champions of Character Committee (Chad Briscoe, Lori Culler, Ryan Cottingham) will oversee this process and make a recommendation to the Athletic Directors at the annual June meeting. F. A league certificate and social media hype will be given to each award winner. VIII. Attendance at NAIA National Convention A. FAR s are required to attend NAIA Convention at least every other year. B. Athletic Directors are encouraged to attend NAIA Convention every year. 30
Crossroads League Conduct in Competition Committee Action Recommendations Approved 9/10/12 I. Conduct in Competition Guidelines A. Every competition must have an assigned person who is responsible for crowd control. B. The assigned crowd control manager is responsible for monitoring and stopping inappropriate chants, cheers or behaviors that are contradictory to the NAIA Champions of Character initiative. C. Profanity is unacceptable in all Crossroads League competitions and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. D. Personal attacks regarding physical characteristics of a player, coach or official are unacceptable and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. E. Personal attacks regarding the life history of a player, coach or official are unacceptable and must be addressed by the crowd control manager. F. Seat students and fans from opposing institutions in separate, well-marked sections. G. The seating area behind the visitor s team bench should be reserved for visiting team s fans and students only, where applicable. H. If the game venue is filled to capacity, home team fans/students may be permitted to sit in the section behind the visiting team s bench but never in the first 5 rows behind that bench where applicable. I. Advise ticket sellers to screen for alcohol abuse, trouble makers and group agitators. Representatives from the visiting institution, if present, should screen for known trouble makers from their school/community. J. Instruct the operator of the game s video recording equipment to record any and all incidents of inappropriate behavior. K. Noisemaker/Signage a. No artificial noisemakers will be permitted during competition for indoor sports unless approved within the sport rules. b. Artificial noisemakers will be permitted during competition for outdoor sports unless the specific sport rule does not allow them. c. The game manager at each institution shall be responsible for eliminating any and all artificial noisemakers that are disruptive and/or are distracting to players, coaches, and fans. d. Signs, placards, or banners that are insulting, offensive, or clearly in poor taste. Such items are to be removed from the event. 31