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2018–19: The Year in Review

2018–19: The Year in Review

It’s never business as usual at the ihsaa.

As society continues to evolve, so does

the need to continually observe, listen,

consider alternative points of view,

study and adapt.

That’s why the By-Laws of the IHSAA football games with lopsided scores and a
continues to be a living document, as was new limited contact program that allows
demonstrated once again during the 2018-19 student-athletes to practice with their coach
school year when 24 amendments were in the offseason during a limited period of
considered. Twenty were passed, three were time and under strict guidelines.
defeated and one was tabled for further study.
In addition, the board strengthened its
Many of the By-Law changes relate to stand on sportsmanship. Adult fans who are
participation, eligibility and transfer issues. ejected from a high school athletic event are
Two notable exceptions include a mercy rule now prohibited, by rule, from attending the
designed to promote sportsmanship and next event.
minimize the possibility of injury during

Whether you’re a player on the
court or a fan in the stands,
nothing is more exhilarating than
a great play or a big win.

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