Shundray Davis of St. Jude drives in heavy traffic against Cold Springs during Final 48 opening game. (KDPSportsPhoto)
   
Rules Updates  

During the 2009-10 season, state high school associations will be allowed to use replay equipment, if available, in state basketball championships to determine the final outcome of games. This addition to Rule 2-2-1 was one of two major rules changes and five major editorial revisions approved for next season.

2009-10 Rules Changes

   
Eligibility  

Age Rule - A high school student who has reached his/her 19th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible. Any junior high (ninth grade) student who has reached his/her 16th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible. Any middle school student who has reached his/her 15th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible.
More Basic Eligibility Rules

   
Quick Dates, Facts  
VARSITY
Contests Allowed: 20 
            & 3 Tournaments
Feb. 29—North-South 
              Nominations Due
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Playoffs
Feb. 2, 5, 7--Girls Area
Feb. 3, 6, 9--Boys Area
Feb. 12-13--Sub-Regional
Feb. 17-21--Regionals
Feb. 24-28--State Finals
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May 1—09-10 Declaration 
                       Form Due
Sept. 15--09-10 Schedule Due
Oct. 12—First Practice
Nov. 2--First Contest

JH/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sept. 14--First Practice
Oct. 5--First Contest
Contests Allowed: 16 
        & 3 Tournaments 

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