The SFL Water Polo ByLaws:
Scholar/Athlete Award
The Sierra Foothill League Scholar/Athlete award is intended to honor outstanding
young students who have demonstrated outstanding athletic ability, above average
scholastic achievement, and high standards of citizenship during their high school
years.
A. Qualifications
To qualify the applicant must be a graduating senior, possess no less than a 3.7
cumulative grade point average, have eamed fwo varsity letters (at least one during
the senior year), and have a record of good citizenship. The cumulative grade point
average may not be based upon weighted grading standards and is to be based upon
a maximum 4.0 g.p.a.
B. Method of Application
Each Sierra Foothill League school will be responsible for submitting the names
of eligible athletes to the League president. The principal and athletic director
must verify athletic involvement, grade point average and citizenship. Applications
for the scholar/athlete award must be completed and presented to the Sierra Foothill
League president by April 15 of the school year. Application form is in appendix
under "forms."
C. Presentation of Award
Sierra Foothill League Scholar/Athletes will receive awards at a board of manager
meeting or at an appropriate ceremony as established by the board of managers or
individual school site. Generally this will take place during the month of May.
All-League Selection
A. The All-league Team will be composed of the players selected by the coaches in
the league. Players must receive one vote to be considered for honorable mention.
B. Coaches shall nominate players from their own team in accordance with their sport's
specific rules and forward to the league representative, if applicable. The league
representative will then prepare a ballot of all players nominated. The head coach
or designee will vote for an all-opponent team from the list. Coaches may not vote
for their own players.
C. In all sports except football the All-League Meeting will be held the Monday
following the last league contest. Any changes in the above is allowed with mutual
consent of the coaches.
D. The coach or designee from each school must be present at the all-league selection
meeting. If a school is not represented, that schools nominees may receive honorable
mention status only.
E. Coaches shall vote for opponent's players, however, if there is a tie for the
last all-league position between two players both will earn all-league status. If
there are three or more players tied, there will be a re-vote to decide the selection.
F. A ballot shall be taken to name the most valuable player for each sport. Each
school will have one vote. The M. V.P. will be selected first. A school may vote
for its own candidate. In case of a two way tie, there will be CO-M. V.P.'s. In
case of a three or more tie, a re-vote will be taken.
G. The number of players selected for the all-league teams is as follows:
Water Polo - 14.
H. An SFL administrative representative, not affiliated with that sport shall attend
each All-League selection meeting.