LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN NSAA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title:		Softball Contest Limitations "Out of State Series"
Author:		Jeff Govier
School:		Papillion-La Vista
NSAA District:		2

Proposal for:		Activities Manual

Classes Affected:		Class A Class B Class C
Activities Affected:		Softball
This proposal:		WILL NOT increase costs to the school WILL NOT increase costs to the NSAA WILL NOT increase travel for participating schools WILL NOT decrease a student's or coach's instruction time
Implementation date:		2027-08-01
Sections affected in Activities Manual:		Page 8	Article	Section
Summary:		This proposal would match what was passed for baseball last year by recognizing Out of State Series as a Tournament date and not individual games. Out-of-State Series - 4 or more teams scheduled to compete over a span no longer than 4 days. The out-of-state series must consist of inter-state teams and be a sanctioned event by the state association and NFHS (if applicable).
Rationale:		The contest limitations in softball limit teams from participating in various out-of-state competitions because the definition of a tournament only allows competition with championship criteria. This addition allows teams to travel out-of-state for showcase series or tournaments once a season to an event that would otherwise be considered a tournament without penalizing their schedule or the schedules of other intra-state opponents.
Pros:		Opens the possibility for teams to compete in an event without compromising a large portion of their schedule.
Cons:		More games being played during the season for teams that choose to participate in an out-of-state series.