Is a valid move, a requirement for private schools?

 

My understanding was that if they could make it to class they were eligible, regardless of where they lived.

 

He played varsity last year. Any player that transfers after playing varsity sports at another school is ALWAYS ineligible and has to file for a waiver based on certain criteria, one of them being change of residence. Apparently the KHSAA felt those criteria weren't met and denied the waiver. That decision is currently being appealed by the young man's family. The young man knew at the outset that Trinity had no control over the process and that he could be ruled ineligible, he came any way.

 

It's hilarious that at least 1 X person is suggesting nefarious dealings when I know of at least 2 kids in the recent past that have transferred from Trinity to X and have been ruled eligible.

He played varsity last year. Any player that transfers after playing varsity sports at another school is ALWAYS ineligible and has to file for a waiver based on certain criteria, one of them being change of residence. Apparently the KHSAA felt those criteria weren't met and denied the waiver. That decision is currently being appealed by the young man's family. The young man knew at the outset that Trinity had no control over the process and that he could be ruled ineligible, he came any way.

 

It's hilarious that at least 1 X person is suggesting nefarious dealings when I know of at least 2 kids in the recent past that have transferred from Trinity to X and have been ruled eligible.

 

My question wasn't about this kid. My understanding over the years is that Private Schools didn't need a student to "Move" to be considered eligible as kids in public schools need to do, that's what I was looking to clarify.

My question wasn't about this kid. My understanding over the years is that Private Schools didn't need a student to "Move" to be considered eligible as kids in public schools need to do, that's what I was looking to clarify.

 

Not true. The same rules apply to private schools which make it even harder for a kid to transfer to a private school after playing varsity ball at another school. If the kid didn't play varsity sports he/she would be eligible as they would at any school.

Not true. The same rules apply to private schools which make it even harder for a kid to transfer to a private school after playing varsity ball at another school. If the kid didn't play varsity sports he/she would be eligible as they would at any school.

 

Why is it harder than going to a public school? I'm not being argumentative, I really don't know much about Privates and their transfer hardships.

Not true. The same rules apply to private schools which make it even harder for a kid to transfer to a private school after playing varsity ball at another school. If the kid didn't play varsity sports he/she would be eligible as they would at any school.

Also why would a change of residence be needed for a private school? Trinity for example doesn't have a district or boundary for residence so where exactly would a kid have to move to in order to have a change of residence that would qualify them?

Why is it harder than going to a public school? I'm not being argumentative, I really don't know much about Privates and their transfer hardships.

 

Since private schools have no defined district if a family moved a student doesn't "have" to go to a private school but he/she may be in a public schools district so the move necessitates them going to a different public school. If a family moves within a community or metro area I think it's less likely the player would be ruled eligible on a transfer to a privet school va a public school.

If he is ruled ineligible, he is not even allowed to practice with the team.

You are correct. He cannot practice with the varsity. The JV thing didn't cross my mind. Interesting! I am not certain of the rules.

Why is it harder than going to a public school? I'm not being argumentative, I really don't know much about Privates and their transfer hardships.

I am not sure. Unless he filed his transfer paperwork prior to moving in with his father. The KHSAA loves to make that an issue here. I am guessing New Albany must have squawked. Maybe they want his State ring for basketball returned.

 

I can rattle off all kinds of examples of kids leaving Trinity having played in varsity game and be eligible at South Oldham, Waggener, Ballard, and Western during the same season. Many played the following week for their new school. As long as equipment owned by Trinity is turned in, tuition is current, no current discipline or academic issues exist, Trinity signs off on the transfer. The sentiment is if you do not want to be at Trinity, you do not have to stay. Most, if not all, claim financial hardship and these requests seem to be rubberstamped by the KHSAA.

You are correct. He cannot practice with the varsity. The JV thing didn't cross my mind. Interesting! I am not certain of the rules.

 

He can't practice period. Ineligible means no practice or play at any level.

Why is it harder than going to a public school? I'm not being argumentative, I really don't know much about Privates and their transfer hardships.

 

Mostly it's perception. If a student moves into a new residence (or switches which parent he lives with, changes custody, etc) and simply goes to that school district the motivation of the move and his eligibility are rarely questioned. If the student moves and attends a private school, the common assumption is that it's for purely athletic reasons, especially when going from public to a private that excels in athletics. The student is then much more likely to be ruled ineligible.

You are correct. He cannot practice with the varsity. The JV thing didn't cross my mind. Interesting! I am not certain of the rules.

 

Ky may be different but in Ga they can practice with the varsity and play a jv schedule if they are eligible for it. We lost a magnet kid to their home school and they had to do this exact thing.

There's a possibility that if all custody paperwork from the courts is not in order, this could be a hindrance. It happens sometimes when exes have amicable agreements outside of the courts as far as sharing custody.

He played varsity last year. Any player that transfers after playing varsity sports at another school is ALWAYS ineligible and has to file for a waiver based on certain criteria, one of them being change of residence. Apparently the KHSAA felt those criteria weren't met and denied the waiver. That decision is currently being appealed by the young man's family. The young man knew at the outset that Trinity had no control over the process and that he could be ruled ineligible, he came any way.

 

It's hilarious that at least 1 X person is suggesting nefarious dealings when I know of at least 2 kids in the recent past that have transferred from Trinity to X and have been ruled eligible.

That's 100% not true. I've been through the process personally. Not remotely true that all are ruled ineligible upon application. If that was true imagine the line out the door for the appeal process.

Any updates on Mr. Moore?

Coach J seemed to think the young man was cleared to play. Any updates?