PIAA Rules Adoption and Modification
Adopt the 2006-2007 NFHS Basketball Rules Book. Adopt Rules 1-13-2 and
1-13-2 NOTE, coaching box and alternate placement of same, at all
levels (varsity, junior varsity, or otherwise) of competition; adopt
Rule 5-5 NOTE, running clock, at all levels (varsity, junior varsity,
or otherwise) of competition, upon completion of the first half and
one team gains a 40-point differential over its opponent, the clock
shall be stopped only when an official's time-out is taken, a charged
time-out is granted, a period ends, or administering free throws; and
adopt Rule 10-5-1, the head coach, at all levels (varsity, junior
varsity, or otherwise) of competition, may be off the bench in front
of his/her seat within the confines of the designated 14-foot coaching
box to give instructions to his/her players and/or substitutes.
PIAA Sportsmanship Message
PIAA requires all registered sports' officials to enforce the
sportsmanship rules for coaches and contestants. Actions meant to demean
opposing players, teams, spectators and officials are not in the highest
ideals of interscholastic education and will not be tolerated. Let
today's contest reflect mutual respect. Coaches please certify to the
referee that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according to
NFHS rules. Good luck in today's contest.