NEW MSHSAA RULE?-school sharing a sport?

[ppms]

I seen on the MSHSAA website where they passed a rule that will/could allow a kid whose school doesn't offer a sport to go and play for a neighboring school that does? It has certain guidlines that I'm still confused on who this might effect. Can/does anyone know anymore about this and can fill me in?

 

[spaghettie]

Yes students from neighboring districts can join with a school that offers a sport. Small schools can join with another to offer a sport. It is limited to 1a,2a,3a schools.

 

[ppms]

So if my school is 3a in Cross Country, then kids from a neighboring school can come and be on our team. But if we are considered 4a in football, then they couldn't in that sport. Am I correct? Would that athlete be considered as part of our team? An independent? And finally when could/would this take effect? The reason I'm interested...I lost a runner to a neighboring school that is 5 miles away this year and they don't offer cross country...we are both 3a or below in this sport..can she still run for me??

 

[freezeoption]

the two schools would need to set up a contract for that sport, i don't know if this will go into effect next year since some sport districts are set for next year, football can't until after next year

 

[bsktbal21]

It won't happen very many places because even if only 1 student-athlete comes to your school to play, your school has to add his/her schools entire enrollment with yours for classification purposes.

 

[Newflorence]

and on top of all of that, both schools must agree on every single detail. The coach, transportation, cost, etc....

 

[hooter_22]

Yeah. It is a huge hassle.