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Rule 9 - Contests

(a) The election must be made in writing and submitted by a school representative,
(b) The election shall apply for the duration of the student’s high school career in
that sport, and
(c) Except for what is provided in subsection (a), participation in the other gendered
Tournament is strictly prohibited, and such prohibition is not waivable under rule
17-8.1.
(d) For the purposes of this rule, a “prior participant” means a student who competed
in the sport at the Tournament level before it was opened to two-gender groups.
(e) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to create a right for students to participate
in a sport or Tournament inconsistent with their Birth Gender outside the specific
circumstances described in section (a).
9-10 Gender Participation Component Waiver
Interscholastic participation on a Single Gender Athletic Team is limited to a student whose
Birth Gender matches the gender of the Single Gender Athletic Team. However, a student with
a non-conforming gender may obtain a Waiver of the gender component, and participate as a
Transgender student in interscholastic competition as a member of a Single Gender Athletic
Team, through the Waiver Process outlined in the IHSAA Gender Policy.
9-11 Simultaneous Boys and Girls Contests
Boys Contests and girls Contests may take place simultaneously or during the same session.
With prior mutual consent, team and individual scores may be combined.
9-12 Oxygen and Intravenous Fluid Use in Contests Restricted
9-12.1 Oxygen Administration
No oxygen shall be administered to athletes in any Contest by mechanical medicinal means
except in genuine cardio-pulmonary emergencies by personnel qualified to administer such.
9-12.2 Intravenous Fluid Administration
IV fluids may only be administered in emergency situations to prevent or treat cardiovascular
collapse, severe heat-induced illness, severe hypotension and shock, or other life-threatening
conditions that would benefit from intravascular fluid treatment.
a. IV fluids can only be administered by, or under the direct supervision of, a licensed Medical
Doctor in the State of Indiana or by Emergency Medical personnel trained in the use and
administration of IV fluids who have received a direct verbal or written order from a licensed
Medical Doctor.
b. If a student-athlete receives IV fluid therapy, they shall not be allowed to participate in any
athletic competition for the remainder of that day.
c. Return to play following IV fluid administration shall not occur within 24 hours and must be
accompanied by written medical clearance from an approved medical professional (MD,
DO, NP, or PA).
d. In emergency situations where obtaining prior written consent is not feasible, verbal consent
may be accepted but must be documented and followed up with written consent as soon
as practicable.
e. Member Schools, athletic departments, coaches, and medical personnel shall comply with
all aspects of this rule.
f. Failure to comply may result in sanctions or penalties as determined by the IHSAA.
9-13 No Sunday Athletic Participation
There shall be no interschool athletic Contests, school Practices or school sponsored Camps/
Clinics held on Sunday. Calling One (1) or more team members together on Sunday for studying
scouting reports, viewing films of games, any kind of participation, etc. will be considered a
violation of this rule.
9-14 Practice Attendance Required to Participate in a Contest
a. A student-athlete must attend and actively participate for consecutive days during a
Practice Season, Contest Season or Tournament Series to be eligible for interschool
athletic competition in an Emerging or Recognized Sport.
b. If a student fails to attend and actively participate for consecutive days during a Practice
Season, Contest Seasons or Tournament Series in an Emerging or Recognized Sport,
such student shall be required to complete the following prior to participating in a Contest:

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