My favorite part of Bylaw 6-BONA FIDE CHANGE IN RESIDENCE-

I don't think that is true, at least not now or the last couple years.

 

Question - has there been any transfer player denied eligibility at his new school in the past few years?

 

The only one I can think of is Dunn and he made the big mistake of openly saying he was transferring because of athletics. Anyone else denied?

 

Darryl Hicks sat out a year at Trinity.

I can tell you that after serving with Sen. Wilson, Rep. Hall and Rep. Damron an the athletics taskforce this past year that the legislatures are taking a strong look at this not only at the HS level but in the Middle School and youth levels as well. KDE has alot of influence on this issue both with the KHSAA and the legislatures.

 

To directly answer your question, yes this is something that legislatures should be looking at because these "transfers" also effect each schools funding from the state, test scores, and other achievement marks.

 

I hardly doubt that one kid here or one kid there at a particular school is going to make a dent or change anything on funding or test scores for that school they may transfer to. Our state leaders, in my opinion need to be worried about drugs, guns, safety, and overall academics etc etc and leave the sports to the schools and the KHSAA.

Glad to see somebody who's interested getting the government in the business of running high school sports.

 

Do we really need more politics in high school sports than the parents provide already?

The answer is yes if the bylaw remains the same and enforcement remains the same.

 

Honestly, I think it depends on the school. Depends on where the player is from or going to, also how big of a fuss the school wants to make, or how many "buddies" they have inside the KHSAA. As with most things I think it has a lot to with politics.

You couldn't possibly be more correct.

 

I don't think that is true, at least not now or the last couple years.

 

Question - has there been any transfer player denied eligibility at his new school in the past few years?

 

The only one I can think of is Dunn and he made the big mistake of openly saying he was transferring because of athletics. Anyone else denied?

My son was denied, I've been down this road, in front of the hearing officer (twice). I can very nearly recite bylaw 6 and it's exceptions by heart.

 

Darryl Hicks sat out a year at Trinity.

He did and didn't even apply for eligibility if I recall correctly, and if that's true he wasn't denied. Perhaps I'm mistaken.

 

Here's my thoughts on the issue, unless legislation is changed, the bylaw has no bite and there's nearly no way to prove someone hasn't had a "bona fide" change of residence. I pass two kids on the way to work every day who live in Huntington, have always lived in Huntington, yet "maintain" a residence in KY at a neighboring school. For the life of me, I can't see how in the world that Canadians can fall under the exceptions to the bylaw without an entire family moving.

 

What has to happen for the association to maintain integrity and not spend all of it's resources on inquiry and enforcement is to totally revamp the rule. Allow one move, no questions asked, or fall under extreme scrutiny if you transfer again. That's my suggestion.

 

And I'll beat the drum once again, I think we are headed towards club sports, especially in basketball.

Spin... I too know of a kid right now facing this.. It's unreal bc it's clearly a personal attack by the school the kid left at this point.

The eligibility rulings are on the KHSAA website. They are quarterly.

You cannot transfer for athletic reasons. When you write the letter to obtain eligibility at your new school you cannot mention athletics ... Too many people state the coaches had something against their child or the facilities are run down or they simply want better coaching.

All you have to do is say we are moving, period end of discussion. But basically, say nothing about athletics to the KHSAA as a reason for your move to the new school.

You cannot transfer for athletic reasons. When you write the letter to obtain eligibility at your new school you cannot mention athletics ... Too many people state the coaches had something against their child or the facilities are run down or they simply want better coaching.

All you have to do is say we are moving, period end of discussion. But basically, say nothing about athletics to the KHSAA as a reason for your move to the new school.

Good advice, still may not matter if the sending school disputes that.

How does the KHSAA handle students going from public to private or private to public? Is there still a change of residence required?

How does the KHSAA handle students going from public to private or private to public? Is there still a change of residence required?

 

Yes.

Yes.

 

What if financial circumstances change and you can no longer afford the private school, or, even out of district tuition?

 

The only one I can think of is Dunn and he made the big mistake of openly saying he was transferring because of athletics. Anyone else denied?

 

 

Paperwork issue hurt him more than anything else. Everyone knew what he was doing and why but as far as I know he never publicly stated the reason behind his transfer was athletics.

What if financial circumstances change and you can no longer afford the private school, or, even out of district tuition?

No exception in the bylaw for that.

No exception in the bylaw for that.

 

Even if a school rescinds its open enrollment policy and does not grandfather existing students?

There is a situation where the commissioner reserves the right to rule in circumstances that are outside the parameters of the bylaw. I'll try to copy and paste that.