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2023-24 Member School By-Laws Rules Changes

*The information provided below is a general description of changes. Please see the actual rule for specific
details. All changes in the Member School By-Laws during the past year are shaded in grey.
Rule 1-3 – Recognized Sports Process (page 19)
Changes the criteria regarding the number of required participating Member Schools for a sport to become
a Recognized Sport (from 150 to 100 or more).
Rule 2-2 – Numbers of Schools in Classes (page 21)
Effective in 2024-25, four-class sports will be classified so that Class 4A will include the largest 20% of
schools, Class 3A will be the next 25%, Class 2A the next 25% and Class A the smallest 30% of
schools. Their division will be based on the number of Member Schools.
Rule 2-3 – Reclassification by Enrollment; Different Classes Alignment; Change Class Assignment
(page 21)
Changes the notification timeframe for a Member School to request to move up a class (by September 1
of a reclassification year).
Rule 2-5 – Reclassification of Schools in Team Sports Due to Previous Tournament Series Success
(page 22)
Effective in 2024-25, the Tournament Success Factor will be viewed annually with a school’s performance
over the previous two years determining whether it moves up, down or stays in the class it’s par-
ticipating.
Rule 3-12 – Continuing Education for Athletic Directors (page 26) (Editorial Change)
Formerly rule 7-4. No substantive changes in rule provision. Moved to Rule 3 under Administrative Re-
sponsibility section.
Rule 9-14 – Practice Attendance Required to Participate in Contest (page 43)
Changes the number of practice sessions required should a student fail to attend and actively participate
for consecutive days (prior to participating in a contest).
Rule 10-1.1 – Out-of-State Contest Limitations (page 49)
Changes the mileage limitation and places restrictions when Member Schools participate in out-of-state
contests.
Rule 10-1.2 – In-State Contests Limitations (page 50)
Changes the mileage limitation and places restrictions when out-of-state Schools participate against
Member Schools in Indiana.
Rule 10-4 – Mileage Limitation on Team Practices (page 50)
Changes the mileage limitation for Member Schools for out-of-state practices (consistent with out-of-state
contests).
Rule 14-8 – Provisional Licensed Officials (page 58)
Provides that high School students who acquire a provisional licensed through the IHSAA may officiate any
contests other than contests at the high School level (grades 9 -12).
Rule 14-9 – Official’s License Annual Renewal (page 58)
Changes the date on which an official’s license expires, as well as the date in which an official’s license
may be renewed.
Rule 19-6.3 – Transfer Options When Transfer Without Change of Residence by Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
(page 100)
Clarifies that a student may continue eligibility (when no move by parents/guardians) at the most recent
Member School prior to student’s transfer (most recent Sending School).
Rule 50-1 – Pre-Participation Practice (page 115)
Changes number of required pre-participation practice sessions prior to the student’s first contest (from
10 to 8).
Rule 50-1.2 – Second Sport Pre-Participation Practice (page 115)
Changes number of required pre-participation practice sessions (in any sport) prior to the student’s first
contest if the student participates in a second sport (from 10 to 8).
Rule 100-1.1 – Definition of Participants (Unified Sports) (page 136)
Clarifies the definition of Unified Student Athlete and a Unified Student Partner.
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