NCS/CIF Ejection Policy

NCS/CIF Athlete Ejection Policy Agreement

A player who is ejected from a scrimmage must complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course prior to the next contest. During a scrimmage, if more than one player from a team is ejected or participates in a fight, then the team and coaches shall complete the NFHS online sportsmanship course prior to the next contest, the team shall lose one (1) practice the following week and will be put on probation for the remainder of the school year.

A player ejected from a contest for violation of a NFHS or sports governing body rule (other than assaultive behavior/fighting or leaving the bench area during a fight) shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the contest and the school’s next contest. If the ejection is for unsportsmanlike conduct, the player must also complete the NFHS online Sportsmanship course.

A player ejected a second time from a contest for violation of a NFHS or sports governing body rule (other than assaultive behavior/fighting or leaving the bench area during a fight) shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the contest and the school’s next three contests (non‐league, league, invitational tournament, post‐season {league, section or state} playoff). There is also a mandatory three contest sit out associated with a second ejection. If the team participates in less than three contests during the remainder of the season, the player must sit out the remaining number of contests the next year, or if a senior, in the next season of sport.

A player ejected a third time from a contest for violation of a NFHS or sports governing body rule shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the contest and for the remainder of the season (includes post‐season play). There is also a mandatory six contest sit out associated with a third ejection. If the team participates in less than six contests during the remainder of the season, the player must sit out the remaining number of contests the next year, or if a senior, in the next season of sport. If the ejection is for unsportsmanlike conduct, the player must also complete the NFHS online Sportsmanship course.

A player ejected for gross unsportsmanlike conduct, assaultive behavior/fighting (throwing a punch; striking an opponent with fist, locked hands, forearm or elbow; kicking or kneeing; biting) or leaving the bench area to begin or participate in an altercation shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the contest and the school’s next three contests (non‐league, league, invitational tournament, post‐ season {league, section or state} playoff). In unusual circumstances, the NCS Commissioner may increase the suspension up to six games. The player must also complete the NFHS online Sportsmanship course.

A player ejected a second time for gross unsportsmanlike conduct, assaultive behavior/fighting (throwing a punch; striking an opponent with fist, locked hands, forearm or elbow; kicking or kneeing; biting) or leaving the bench area to begin or participate in an altercation shall be ineligible to participate in the remainder of the season (includes post‐season play). There is also a mandatory six contest sit out associated with a second ejection. If the team participates in less than six contests during the remainder of the season, the player must sit out the remaining number of contests the next year, or if a senior, in the next season of sport. The player must also complete the NFHS online Sportsmanship course.