W. Va. Code R. § 127-3-24

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 127-3-24 - Golf (Boys and Girls)

24.1. Rules: Golf rules published by the United States Golf Association are the official rules for all interscholastic competition unless otherwise provided by WVSSAC modifications.

24.2. Organized Team Practice: Organized team practice will begin on Monday of Week 5 and the first contest may be played on any day after the first day of the season.

24.3. Length of Season: The golf season will end for each team or individual at tournament elimination.

24.4. Maximum Team Contests: A high school golf team will be permitted to play no more than 18 varsity matches, 18 JV matches, and 18 girls' JV matches. A male or female participant may play no more than a total of 18 matches exclusive of regional and state tournament contests between the varsity, JV, and girls' JV matches. Girls who participate on school teams who do not have a minimum of three female participants may participate as individuals in girls' JV matches as long as the total number of matches they play between varsity, JV, and girls' JV does not exceed 18. Each interscholastic contest counts as one, whether it is nine or 18 holes, and regardless of number of opponents.

24.5. Scrimmages: Not permitted.

24.6. A student may accept awards in WVSSAC sanctioned events and non-sanctioned events during the entire year. These awards must be consistent with the items specified in § 127-3-5.

24.7. Middle School Golf: The above will apply for middle schools with the following adaptations:

24.7.a. Middle school teams are permitted to play no more than 14 matches.

24.7.b. There shall be one season for golf in middle school, either fall or spring; however, the season selected shall be no longer than ten weeks.

W. Va. Code R. § 127-3-24