CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic
Association Board of Directors completed its spring Board meeting on Wednesday
at the NCHSAA offices.
"The Board had a very productive meeting over the past
two days," said Davis Whitfield, commissioner. "We had a very
challenging and comprehensive agenda, but the Board members engaged in
thoughtful discussion and looked at our Association matters from a global
perspective. I am pleased with the result of this Board session."
Items which the Board studied and approved included:
- adoption of a "mercy rule" in soccer; if a goal differential of nine is reached by halftime or at any time in the second half, the game shall be terminated, to go into effect for 2012-13; at least one half of game must be completed
- approved going back to 12 weeks to play 11 football games, starting with 2013 season, and approved two-year football calendar for 2013 and '14
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