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Rule 13 - Graduates

RULE 13 – GRADUATES
13-1 Graduates Prohibited from Participation
A graduate of any high school is ineligible for participation in interschool athletics. This rule
shall not apply to the graduates who are participating in the spring sports program. They
remain eligible until the end of that sport season.
13-2 Participation by Students Yet to Graduate Permitted
Students meeting requirements for graduation in less than Four (4) years, in high school with
a regular four-year course, shall be eligible to participate in school athletics during the fourth
year, provided they are Enrolled while participating and meet all other eligibility rules of the
Association.
Q & A
Graduates - Generally
Q. 13-1 Are students who have earned sufficient credits to graduate in less than 8 semesters,
eligible thereafter?
A. Yes, provided they are eligible in all other respects, do not actually graduate, are
Enrolled in and carry an adequate workload (Seventy percent (70%) of the available
full credit subjects) during the Grading Period of participation is desired. (rule 13-2)
Q. 13-2 When does a graduate lose eligibility?
A. A graduate loses athletic eligibility under the Graduation Rule on the first day of
fall Practice, or if the graduation occurs during the School Year, a graduate loses
eligibility on the first day Grading Period following the graduation. (rule 13-2)
Q. 13-3 May a student, who has dropped out of school, but has obtained a G.E.D. (Graduate
Equivalency Diploma), re-enroll at a member School and participate in athletics?
A. No, a G.E.D. is a graduation diploma. This student would be considered a graduate
(rule 13-1).

RULE 14 – OFFICIALS
14-1 Use of IHSAA Licensed Officials Required
Only IHSAA licensed officials shall be used in interschool Contests which require officials.
The Commissioner shall direct that the School pays a fine of $500 when this rule is violated.
14-2 Licensure of Officials by Commissioner
Licenses shall be secured by making application to the Commissioner, and approved officials
shall be given a license signed by the Commissioner.
14-3 Conduct of Officials
Officials conduct, at all times, shall be such (1) not to reflect discredit upon other officials or
the Association and (2) to promote discipline, good order and a sportsmanlike environment.
14-4 Licensure of Officials a Privilege; Licensure Subject to Revocation
Official licensure by the IHSAA is a privilege and not a right. All licensed officials, all applicants
for licensure, and all applicants for renewal of licensure agree to abide by the policies, purposes,
rules and regulations of the IHSAA. Approval of applications for licensure and application for
renewal of license shall be at the discretion of the Commissioner and are considered final,
binding and not reviewable. The Commissioner may revoke the license of an official for cause
which shall include, but not be limited to, the violation of the policies, purposes, rules and
regulations of the IHSAA and any conduct, both on or off the field or court which would have
a negative or detrimental effect upon the IHSAA, its members, students or the public.
14-5 Annual License Registration
There shall be an annual registration of Association officials each year. The date of registration
and fee shall be determined by the Committee.
14-6 Classification of Officials
Licensed officials in the Association will be classified into Three (3) groups: Registered,
Certified and Professional.
14-7 Officials Required to Display Current Official’s Insignia
All licensed officials shall wear current officials’ insignia on the prescribed uniform.

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