First, this article is not about “official” CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) sports rules. These are rules parents and student athletes need to remember when trying to comprehend CIF commissioners’ actions, understand CIF student transfer rules and processes, and navigate other CIF rules which just don’t compute. These are MY rules
If a public school student suffers from disabilities, and wants to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, issues may arise if school staff don’t know what to do or are lackadaisical in helping the student. What are the student’s general rights with regard to playing and receiving access and accommodations
CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, which governs all high school sports in California, is often mystical. Many of CIF’s rules, such as its transfer rules, are completely confusing. When a student athlete is denied the right to play sports for some reason, the immediate and correct instinct is to file
Sacramento student attorney and advocate Michelle Ball assists parents with CIF filings, appeals, and guidance. As an education lawyer, Michelle helps students throughout California, in Sacramento, Roseville, Ventura, Solvang, Fresno, Roseville, Auburn, Folsom, Placerville, Cameron Park and throughout the state.
CIF, the California Interscholastic Federation, controls whether a student can participate in high school sports. Problems occur when a student transfers schools, but stays in the same home. This is when a varsity sport Sit Out Period (aka SOP) will likely apply. What Is the CIF Sit Out Period A
A few years back, the California Interscholastic Federation, aka CIF, the governing body for high school sports in California, softened their interdistrict transfer rules for the better. It is still confusing for student athletes, but students have benefited from this change. Sit Out Period Allowed When Student Transfers Without Moving
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