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Illustrations for Section 2.010 of the Constitution
The illustrations and situations it contains are for purposes of assisting in understanding the application of the particular by-law to which they pertain. In the case of any conflict, whether actual or believed, between the illustrations, examples or situations in this publication and the constitution or by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control.
6) Q. If a school joins the Association during the school term, is the school required to meet all the by-law requirements beginning with the first day of the school term in which it becomes a member.
A. Yes. This would apply to residence, transfers, academics and all other by-laws. (By-law 2.010)
2.020 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL
The principals, as defined in Section 1.200 of the Constitution, or their designates, shall be responsible to this Association for matters pertaining to all athletic as well as non-athletic activities of their school. In addition, they shall be responsible to insure that their school is properly represented at all interscholastic events and be responsible for the conduct of their team and other persons from their school.
Illustrations for Section 2.020 of the Constitution
The illustrations and situations it contains are for purposes of assisting in understanding the application of the particular by-law to which they pertain. In the case of any conflict, whether actual or believed, between the illustrations, examples or situations in this publication and the constitution or by-laws of the IHSA, the constitution and by-laws shall control.
7) CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Q. Who is responsible to certify the eligibility of a student athlete?
A. Principals must be prepared to certify the eligibility of an athlete at any time. They must maintain sufficient records
to verify each athlete’s compliance with all eligibility rules. Upon the request of a fellow member school principal, or upon request from the IHSA Office, principals shall provide written certification of a student’s eligibility. (By-law 2.020)
8) SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES AT CONTESTS
Q. Must the school principal be personally present at all interscholastic activities?
A. No. The principal is responsible to insure proper representation by officially designated school personnel. (By-law
2.020)
9) “PROPER REPRESENTATION”
Q. What is the meaning of “proper representation” in By-law 2.020?
A. This term is interpreted to require presence of a faculty member or other certified or non-certified person who meets
the coach qualification requirements of By-law 2.070. (By-law 2.020)
10) COACH AS SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE
Q. May a coach serve as the school’s representative to provide “proper representation” at an interscholastic contest? A. Yes. (By-law 2.020)
11) COACH/REPRESENTATIVE EJECTED FROM PLAYING AREA
Q. What action should be taken if the coach of a school team, who is the only school representative present at a contest, is ejected from the contest and removed from the immediate playing area?
A. With no remaining school representative present, the school may not continue to participate. The contest should be terminated and forfeited to the opponent. A Special Report must be filed with the IHSA Office by the officials and/or schools involved. (By-laws 2.041 & 6.012)
2.030 COOPERATIVE TEAM SPONSORSHIP
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to approve the formation of cooperative athletic teams or activity programs by two or more member schools under the following conditions:
(a) The schools are located in the same geographical area;
(b) All schools participating in the cooperative are Class A (in a 2-class system) or Class 1A or 2A (in a 3 or 4-class
system) schools according to the IHSA Classification System; or, in the event one or more of the cooperating schools is a Class 3A or 4A public school, the cooperative team is for a sport other than Boys Football or Boys or
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