In an effort to help increase participation in girls basketball, particularly at the junior varsity level, the Florida High School Athletic Association passed a measure that allows players a maximum of six quarters of play combined between junior varsity and varsity on game days.
How many quarters can you play in high school football?
MERCY RULE: In accordance with National Federation rule options, the second half of a game may be reduced to six (6) minute quarters, while using normal timing/scoring rules when: (a) The point differential at halftime is forty (40) points or greater, and the coach of the trailing team wishes to have the Mercy Rule
Can a senior play on JV in Florida?
SENIORS Senior athletes are not eligible for Junior Varsity competition and shall not play on any JV team in any sport. Exceptions: Cross Country (see the Cross Country By-Laws for specific details) and by consent of the League Commissioner. Also see Eligibility of New Students above.
What is the 8 quarter rule Nchsaa?
With their common ancestry, NFHS rules of high school American football are largely similar to those of college football, though there are some important differences: The four quarters are each 12 minutes in length, as opposed to 15 minutes in college and professional football. Texas uses the NFHS 12-minute quarter.
The FHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee strongly recommends a medical evaluation with your healthcare provider for risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest
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