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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUGUST

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

2001-2002 STUDENT INSURANCE:
The deadline for submitting the AISA Base Plan Participation Form for student insurance was July 5.  The following schools will be covered effective July 15, 2001:

If you do plan to participate, please fax the Base Plan Participation Form to the AISA office 
today or call us.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS: WANTED! - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS
A Blue Ribbon school exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. A Blue Ribbon Award will be given by the AISA to schools that meet certain criteria.  Applications will only be accepted through the 1st semester for 2001-2002 school year.

ACADEMIC NOTES

ATTENTION:
COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE AISA OFFICE ON SEPTEMBER 5 AT 10:00 A.M.

SGA STATE OFFICERS AND DISTRICT REPS:
There will be a SGA planning meeting for the September SGA workshop on Thursday, August 30, 10:00 a.m., AISA Office 
at Huntingdon College, Massey Hall, 3rd floor.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
We need to receive information concerning district academic competition, leadership, and district competition sites, as soon as possible.  Forms were provided to you at the annual meeting.  Nine Districts are the same as last year.

REMINDER TO SCHOOLS VISITED FOR AISA ACCREDITATION IN 2000-2001:
Some schools that were visited for accreditation in 2000-2001 have provided documentation to clear Priorities and written responses to the Recommendations of the Visiting Committee; however, many schools have not yet provided responses and documentation.  Priorities must be cleared and responses to Recommendations must be provided by August 31, 2001.

School Directory Information is due in the AISA office as soon as your school opens.

2000-2001 CALENDARS ARE REQUESTED:
Please supply the AISA office with a copy of your school calendar as soon as it is completed.  (Due August 23.) Thanks for those that have already been sent to us!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY UPDATE: 
"Raising the Bar of Academic Performance" is the theme selected by the Professional Development Day Planning Committee for this year's conference on Monday, October 1, 2001.  The Committee had an excellent meeting recently under the leadership of Mr. David Weir, Chairperson.  Dr. John Ed Mathison, Pastor of Frazer, will give the keynote address.  Planning Committee will meet on September 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Private Dining Hall, Huntingdon College.

ORATORICAL CONTESTS:
District contests are scheduled for November 1, and the state contest on November 8.  This year's topic is:  " The Influence of the ENTERTAINMENT Industry on today's society."  We anticipate great participation.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on August 15, 2001.

ADMISSION PRICES:
The following are AISA maximum gate prices:
Varsity Football - $4.00/person
Below Varsity Football - $2.00/person - one game and $3.00/person - multiple games.
Volleyball - $3.00/person

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR ALL AISA ATHLETES/CHEERLEADERS:
Refer to Physical Exam Form and Medical History Form in the Appendix of your AISA Athletic Handbook.  
Call the AISA office if you have questions.  ATHLETES:  Do not practice or play unless you have had a Medical Exam.

BASKETBALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL:
Evangel will be playing basketball, baseball, and softball in the AISA in 2001-2002 school year.  They will play in East 
Area I in these sports.

ATTENTION COACHES:
You can attend only one team camp with your players.  There is no restriction on individual camps.

ATTENTION COACHES AND AD'S:
With the opening of school upon us, headmasters are reminded that organized athletic practice must 
not occur during the school day.  This six hours of "pure instruction" must be maintained at all AISA 
schools every day.

ATHLETIC AND GAME PASS REQUESTS:
Requests for passes are due at the AISA office NOW!  REMINDER:  NO ATHLETIC PASSES 
WILL BE ISSUED TO SCHOOLS UNTIL ALL 2000-2001 ARREARS HAVE BEEN CLEARED.

ATTENTION COACHES AND AD'S:
The Athletic Committee recommends that all schools submit a list of pass bearers to the home 
school for athletic events.

HEAD FOOTBALL COACHES: 
If your Master Football Schedule dates have been changed call the AISA office.  Make sure you 
have contacted your football Officials Coordinator and set all your home games dates for varsity 
and junior high games.

FOOTBALL STATS:  
To participate in the AISA Football Stats, a team must submit information weekly to the AISA 
office to the attention of Don Hand.  Start with the first game, and stay current, if you want 
your stats published.  If you have a question, call the office.

ATTENTION AD'S:
DO NOT DRESS AN INELIGIBLE ATHLETE.  Reference rule II, page 5, and rule XIII, page 19,
in your current AISA Athletic Handbook.

EJECTION RULE:
AD's and Coaches, please review the AISA ejection rule with your players and coaches.  
Refer. Rule XIII on page 6 of the AISA Athletic Handbook.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Football Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, 
The Birmingham News at 1-800-283-4024, and/or  your local media.  Try to get scores on the wire service.

ATTENTION AISA EMPLOYEES:
AISA member school employees may join our sports official's ranks for football.  IF interested, contact 
the AISA office for specifics.

FOOTBALL DROP GAME:
Coach, if you have a ten (10) game schedule, then you must designate one (1) non-region games as a 
drop game.  Reference rule V-C-1, page 26 of your current AISA Athletic Handbook.  Your response 
must be in writing to the AISA office by August 22, 2001.  Call if you have questions.

FOOTBALL / VOLLEYBALL ELIGIBILITY:
Varsity football and volleyball eligibility lists are due in the AISA office by August 20, 2001.  A $100.00 
fine will be levied on schools not meeting this deadline.

The AISA office must be notified immediately in writing by the receiving school of any student-athlete 
transferring in from a member school.  (Item 10, Letter e, page 12 Athletic Handbook).

ATTENTION AD'S, PLAN AHEAD:
The participation format for the following State Tournament is as follows:

Final Four Basketball Tournament
February 14 & 15 - Class A schools
February 15 & 16 - Class AAA schools
February 14 -  16 - Class AA schools

Final Four Baseball Tournament
May 8 & 9 - Class AA schools
May 9 & 10 - Class A schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA schools

West Regionals will be held in Selma on February 8 - 9.
East Regionals will be held at Faulkner University in Montgomery on February.

VOLLEYBALL:
Evangel will be playing volleyball this year in the AISA.  They will be in East Area 2 in Class A for 2001.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL COACHES/AD'S:
a.  First day of organized varsity football practice - July 27, 2001
b.  First 5 days of practice - no contact drills.
c.  Get your scrimmage and/or jamboree sanctioned.
d.  Review your varsity schedule for errors.
e.  Contact the AISA office if any changes are made in your varsity schedule.
 
FOOTBALL COACHES:
Mail your drop-game to the AISA office before your first regular season game.  If you have an open date, Cottage Hill or Evangel, or a school on your schedule that is not an AISA member, then this will be your drop game.  (Page 26, Athletic Handbook)

AISA FOOTBALL OFFICIALS:
Attention AISA employees, we need football officials.  You are eligible to work as an AISA game official.  Call the AISA office for more information.

FOOTBALL/VOLLEYBALL ELIGIBILITY:
Varsity football and volleyball eligibility lists are due in the AISA office by August 20, 2001.  A $100.00 fine will be levied on schools
not meeting this deadline.

The AISA office must be notified immediately in writing by the receiving school of any student-athlete 
transferring in from a member school.  (Item 10, Letter e, page 12 Athletic Handbook).

BASEBALL:
Paul's Baseball has been adopted for the 2001-2002 school year.

BASKETBALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL:
Evangel will be playing basketball, baseball, and softball in the AISA in 2001-2002 school year.  They will play in East Area I in these sports.

ATTENTION SOFTBALL COACHES:
The AISA will use the Worth "Red Dot" (Cord 47) yellow softball with high seams for the next year.