| LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN NSAA RULES AND REGULATIONS | ||||
| Title: | Adding Individual Sweepstakes Award at State Speech | |||
| Author: | Kevin Wood | |||
| School: | Central Valley | |||
| NSAA District: | 4 | |||
| Proposal for: | Constitution & Bylaws | |||
| Classes Affected: | All | |||
| Activities Affected: | Speech | |||
| This proposal: | WILL NOT increase costs to the school WILL 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 Constitution & Bylaws: | Page 6.7.4.2 | Article 6.7.4.2 | Section 6.7.4.2 | |
| Summary: | Add the following rule to the NSAA Speech Manual:
6.7.4.2 Sweepstakes points for the state contest will be based on final round scoring only: First place-20 points, Second-18, Third-16, Fourth-14, Fifth-12, Sixth-10. The top three students (and ties) will be recognized with an additional award. | |||
| Rationale: | This proposal allows us to recognize individual students who demonstrate excellence in multiple events at State. | |||
| Pros: | Students will be recognized for their individual accomplishments. | |||
| Cons: | ||||