AISA LINK January 29

STATE BOARD MEETING:
The State Board Meeting has been moved to February 3, 2001.

2	State Band Tryouts	13	District Math Contest Spring Sports Season Opens
2-3	Area Basketball Tournaments	15-17	State Basketball Tournament (Final Four)
3	State Board Meeting 10:00 a.m. (Conference Room of the Days Inn Motel) at the intersection of I-85 and Ann Street.	19	President's Day
6	State Spelling Bee	20	District Science Fairs
7	Council Meeting	21	State Math Contest
7	Athletic Committee Meeting	22	All Star Basketball Players Report
9-10	State Basketball Tournament (First Round)	24	All Star Basketball Games
10	ACT Test Date	28	Macon-East Accreditation Visit

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

STATE BOARD MEETING:
The State Board of Directors will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2001. This meeting will be held in the Conference Room of the Days Inn Motel, located at the intersection of I-85 and Ann Street.

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
Please make and distribute a copy of the Academic Handbook to all faculty members responsible for Academic competitions at your school.

ATTENTION:
AISA MANDATORY TESTING GRADES ARE 2, 5, 7, AND 9.
This includes OLSAT testing.

TESTING MATERIALS REMINDER:
If you have not received testing registration materials for use in April of 2001, please call Mrs. Rebecca Wicketts at 1-800-228-0752, Ext. 5629, IMMEDIATELY!

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. Click on Blue Ribbon Schools on our Newsletter page for the Criteria and Application.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
Blue Ribbon Criteria - Add to #3 Criteria AISA Complete Battery overall average score is higher than the school's local ability overall average.

2000-2001 REVISED ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAM SCHEDULE. SEE OUR ACCREDITATION WEB PAGE.

ACCREDITATION VISIT:
Sumter Academy's visit will be Monday, March 19, 2001.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Due monthly!

ACADEMIC NOTES

SEE ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR DATES OF ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS - FESTIVALS, ETC.
Choir and Band dates have changed. See below.

ATTENTION CHORAL AND BAND DIRECTORS:
The Music Association met on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at Huntingdon College. the following actions were taken:

1.	Jim Christensen, Hooper Academy, will serve as President of the Music Association.
2.	STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL will be held on April 6 & 7, 2001, at Alabama Southern, Monroeville. This is a date change. Millie McDonald, Greenville Academy - Choral Festival Coordinator Marguerite Clayton, Lee-Scott Academy - Honor Chorus Coordinator David Ayers, Professor ASCC, Monroeville - Facilitator & Clinician
3.	STATE BAND FESTIVAL will be held March 16 & 17, 2001 at ASCC, Monroeville. *This is a date change.* Nancy Labuguen, Lee-Scott Academy - Band Festival Coordinator (State Band Tryouts - February 2 - Selma, Alabama) David Ayers, ASCC - Facilitator
4.	ELEMENTARY CHORAL FESTIVAL - April 20, 2001 - Hooper Academy Jim Christensen - Coordinator
5.	The MUSIC ASSOCIATION will have an organization meeting in August or early September to organize coordinators for 2001-2002 events.
6.	Please read pages 41-55, Academic Handbook. Change page 47 - Reminder Fee Deadline, February 15 instead of January.

SPELLING BEE TIME

ATTENTION SPELLING BEE COORDINATORS:
District Spelling Bee Host/Contact (January 30, 2001)
Please fax your winners to AISA on January 30, 2001!

STATE SPELLING BEE - February 6, 2001 - Huntingdon College Flowers Chapel. Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.

ATTENTION:
Art Teachers: Change in Academic Handbook
p.74-4. Each district will enter only the first place winner in the state competition.
p.81-90 Only submit one (1) entry to the State Art Competition.

ATTENTION:
Academic District Coordinators/Host School Academic Coordinators/Local School Sponsors.
Please read p.3-6 in the Academic Handbook and the section that covers your Academic Competition/Festival/Show/or Contest. It is very important that you know and understand rules and regulations of each Academic event. Call Don Oswald, AISA Academic Director, if you have a question.

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
You may review/copy academic competition rules. Go to Academic page of the AISA web site. Click on Academic Handbook.

REMINDERS CONCERNING UPCOMING EVENTS IN ACADEMICS AND ARTS:
January 30 - District Spelling Bees (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the District Bee is completed.)

February 6 - State Spelling Bee at Huntingdon College in Flowers Hall. (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

February 13 - District Math Contests (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the District Fairs are completed.)

February 20 - District Science Fairs (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswalt as soon as the District Fairs are completed.)

February 21 - State Math Contest at Huntingdon College in Large Private Dining Room, Russell Hall. (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

March 1 - State Science Fair at Huntingdon College in Delchamps Center (Gymnasium). The gym will be open for project set-up from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m

March 6 - District Scholars' Bowl Competitions (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswalt as soon as the District Competitions are completed)

March 13 - State Scholars' Bowl at Huntingdon College

March 16 and 17 - Secondary Band Festival and Honors Band at Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, AL

March 21 - State Technology Fair at Morgan Academy

April 6 and 7 - Secondary Choral Festival and Honors Chorus at Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville, AL

CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to South Montgomery County Academy Senior, John Andrews for being named the Montgomery Quarterback Club's Player of the Year.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL COACHES:
Please read Spring Practice Information on page 20 of your AISA Athletic Handbook.

ATTENTION:
The Athletic Committee met on January 10, 2001 and voted to open the football season on August 23-24, 2001.

VACANCY:
Marengo Academy is accepting applicants for a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director. Contact Kathryn Friday at (334) 295-4151.

SPRING SPORTS ELIGIBILITY PAST DUE:
Spring sports eligibility lists were due in the AISA office by January 22, 2001.

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

Final Four Basketball Tournament
February 15 & 16 - Class AAA Schools
February 16 & 17 - Class AA Schools
February 15 & 17 - Class A Schools

Final Four Baseball Tournament
May 9 & 10 - Class A Schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA Schools
May 11 & 12 - Class AA Schools

West Regionals will be held in Selma on February 9-10.
East Regionals will be held at Faulkner University in Montgomery on February 9-10.

GO TO THE ATHLETIC NOTES PAGE FOR THE BRACKETS.

WRESTLING

a.	Area Tournament hosts must call the AISA Office ASAP.
b.	Final Eight and Final Four Tournament Brackets were enclosed with the 1-2-2001 Link.
c.	Final Eight and Final Four Participants: NO open water containers or cups will be allowed in bench areas. SQUEEZE BOTTLES will be allowed.
d.	Roster Information: Enclosed with the LINK of 1-22-2001. Please complete requested form and return to the AISA office by February 6, 2001. - Bring with you when you come to the All-Star meeting.
e.	Attention 2000 State Champions: Please send a team picture of your championship team to the AISA office by February 1, 2001. We will "highlight" the 2000 champions in our Final Four Program.
f.	State Tournament Officials: Coaches, please list your nominees and mail to the AISA office. List only quality officials, please.
g.	AISA All-Star Basketball Nomination Forms due in the AISA office by February 2, 2001.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
We need a team picture of your 2000 State Champions in girl's and boy's basketball.

Please have these in by February 2, 2001.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Teams who are in the Final Eight Tournament needs to bring a roster to the state office on February 6 when the All-Star selection meets at 10:00 a.m.

AREA BASKETBALL HOST TEAMS (Girls and Boys):

Please call the office by February 5, by noon to announce the teams who are advancing to the Final Eight from your tournament.

ATTENTION ALL STAR BASKETBALL SELECTION COMMITTEE:
This committee will meet in the AISA office on Monday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m. See III, D, page 47, of your AISA Athletic Handbook for committee members.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Basketball 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 BASKETBALL COACHES:
Ron Ingram of the Birmingham News requests that you call your games in on a regular basis and update him every Monday a.m. He needs your record, scores, etc. for state ranking and outstanding player purposes.

You may:

Call at 1-800-283-4024
FAX at (205) 325-2425
Email to RIngram@BhamNews.com

Coaches, let's publicize our programs and players. Thanks!

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS (TENNIS-BASKETBALL-GOLF & SOFTBALL COACHES):
The AISA office has information for you on room rates for playoffs and championship games in Montgomery.

BASKETBALL GATE PRICES:
AISA admission to Varsity Area Tournament basketball games are:

Varsity - $4.00 Adults / $3.00 Students

BASEBALL
Macon-East Montgomery Academy will host a baseball and softball tournament on April 7, 2001. If interested in participating, call Coach Glynn Lott at (334) 277-6566.

REQUIRED BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS ANNOUNCED:
Required Baseball and Softball Rules Clinics will be held on the following dates at 6:15 p.m. unless otherwise noted. There is a $25.00 fine for schools failing to attend a clinic.

January 12, 2001	6:15	Radisson Inn - Birmingham
January 29, 2001	6:15	Morgan Academy
* February 5, 2001	6:15	Greenville Academy
February 15, 2001	6:45	Huntingdon College
February 16, 2001	6:15	Huntingdon College
February 20, 2001	6:15	Tuscaloosa Academy
January 29, 2001	6:15	Mobile Christian School

* Noted for changed date.

ATTENTION BASEBALL/SOFTBALL COACHES:
These are Baseball/Softball Associations that you may contact to umpire your game. Call the AISA office if more assistance is needed.

Brewton BBUA (BB102) Ronald W. Freeman 88 Evelyn Street Flomaton, AL 36441 Home Phone: (334) 296-3175 Bus. Phone: (334) 368-9115	South Central Alabama BBUA (BB204) Terry W. Jinright 124 Grace Road Troy, AL 36081 Home Phone: (334) 566-1533 Bus. Phone: (334) 687-3161	Shelby County BBUA (BB503) Steve P. Miller 708 Terry Lane Birmingham, AL 35210 Home Phone: (205) 956-1898
Metro-Mobile BBUA (BB103) Kevin A. Assmann 5159 Ridgedale Road Mobile, AL 36609 Home Phone: (334) 343-6900 Bus. Phone: (334) 929-1818	Chilton County BBUA (BB303) Bobby R. Cook P.O. Box 1194 Clanton, AL 35046-1194 Home Phone: (205) 755-3418 Bus. Phone: (205) 646-8552	Southeast Alabama BBOA (BK 202) Sam A. Weeks 311-B Holly Hill Road Enterprise, AL 36330 Home Phone: (334) 347-7735 Bus. Phone: (334) 393-1512
Monroe County BBUA (BB104) Billy F. Ghee P.O. Box 268 Monroeville, AL 36460 Home Phone: (334) 575-3369 Bus. Phone: (334) 575-3369	Marengo County BBUA (BB305) Luther P. Hallmark 1924 Fairmont Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Home Phone: (205) 554-7352 Bus. Phone: (334) 624-8611	Keith Edwards 1-877-323-8728 (334) 705-0423 Auburn, AL
Butler County BBUA (BB208) Harold L. Johnson, Jr. 130 Stone Road Drive Greenville, AL 36037 Home Phone: (334) 382-2829 Bus. Phone: (334) 382-6232	Metro-Montgomery BBUA (BB306) Chris W. Baxter 5790 Darien Drive Montogomery, AL 36117 Home Phone: (334) 409-0865 Bus. Phone: (334) 269-3739

SOFTBALL
AISA will use the 12" yellow high seam softball.

SOFTBALL COACHES:
Faith Academy is hosting a Softball Tournament on March 30-31, 2001. Coach Head needs 2 more teams.
Call Coach Head at 334-633-7267.

POWERLIFTING
Pickens Academy will host the State Powerlifting Meet on Saturday, March 3, 2001. Call Lane Wright (after 1 p.m.) at (205) 367-8144 for more information.

SWIM TEAMS
Escambia Academy is seeking schools which may have swim teams interested in competing. Whether you have established team or are starting a new program, we would be interested in talking with you about arranging some meets. Please contact Chad Prewett (AD) 334-368-2080 or Patty Castleberry 334-368-8063.

AISA
OFFICIAL BALLOT/SURVEY
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

The AISA Council, Athletic Committee and the Athletic Standing Committee has enclosed the following proposals for a survey to our schools.

Football: Please check which proposal is best for your school.

_____ --- If a team is behind forty points or more at halftime or when a team gets behind forty points after halftime the clock will run continuously the rest of the game, no matter what the score becomes.

_____ --- If a team is behind forty points or more at halftime or when a team gets behind forty points after halftime the clock will run the rest of the third quarter continuously. If the team is behind fifty points at the end of the third quarter the game will be over. If a team is not behind fifty points at the beginning of the fourth quarter the game will be played with a non-stop clock the remainder of the game which will be twelve minutes.

_____ --- Leave the football game as it is now.

The National Federation Rules Book gives the authority of the State Association to establish a point differential to terminate games at halftime or thereafter and establishing guidelines to use a running clock when the point differential is reached. P.14, 15, and 28 in the Football Rules Book - 2000.

The above ballot and survey is understood and our decisions are stated.

Signed: __________________________________________ Headmaster

______________________________________ Athletic Director

COMPLETED BALLOT MUST BE IN AISA OFFICE BY 2-7-2001

I	Riverhill School	Cindy Davis	(256) 764-8200
II	South Choctaw Academy	Marcus Ann Dempsey	(334) 843-2426
III	Greenville Academy	Anita Halacker	(334) 382-3800
IV	Escambia Academy	Julie Johnson	(334) 368-2080
V	Lowndes Academy	Joyce Harrell	(334) 278-3366
VI	Calvary Christian Academy	Debbie Adams	(334) 281-9633
VII	Jefferson Christian Academy	Zelan Ellison	(334) 956-9111
VIII	Edgewood Academy	Gloria Dean	(334) 567-5102
IX	Ashford Academy	Lisa Till	(334) 899-3286

	Girls	Boys
A	Escambia	Crenshaw
AA	Wilcox	Marengo
AAA	Faith	Kingwood