How do you transfer schools as an athlete?
You will need to work with the compliance office at your new institution to determine when you will be eligible to compete. Learn about the transfer process from the time you inform your current school of your intentions, the Transfer Portal, finding your new school, and the financial implications of athletics aid.
What is the purpose of CIF transfer rules?
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist CIF member schools in understanding the “transfer eligibility” standards and the process that CIF member schools and administrators take in determining “transfer eligibility.”
What is transfer eligibility?
A student who participates in an interscholastic athletic contest or attends a school shall be considered enrolled in that school and shall be classified as a transfer student if the student subsequently enrolls at another school.
Do you lose eligibility if you transfer?
While you do not lose a year of eligibility athletically, all student-athletes who transfer are required to sit out for one full sports season of competition. You are allowed to attend practices and games, but you cannot participate until that year is over.
How long is the sit out period CIF?
A CIF sit out period is a time that a student may not participate in a varsity sport after they transfer for the first time in high school. The CIF bylaw which applies to sit out periods is 207(B)(5)b(ix) which states: “The Sit Out Period will be 50% of the total number days in that particular season of sport.
How does college athletic eligibility work?
The NCAA determines a student-athlete’s eligibility based on their academic preparedness and amateurism status. Academic eligibility is typically determined using a combination of their SAT/ACT test scores, high school coursework and their GPA as calculated using what are called the “NCAA Core Courses.”
How many times can a college athlete transfer?
The one-time transfer rule allows athletes to transfer to a different school one time during their career and play immediately without getting permission from their coach or school. Previously, athletes had to get permission from their current school and then sit out a year as a penalty for transferring.
How many times can an athlete enter the transfer portal?
The NCAA allowed students last year to transfer once during their collegiate career without any punishment on their play time after instituting a one-time transfer exception for all basketball players.
Do you still have to sit out a year if you transfer?
What is SOP date CIF?
Sit Out Period (SOP 207. B. (5) b.) – A CIF bylaw allows students to transfer one time without a valid change of residence and retain varsity eligibility when they meet certain standards.
What is a transfer exception?
The exception is that an athlete can transfers to a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS or I-AA) school and use this exception provided he or she has at least two seasons of competition remaining. In Division II, any sport may use the one-time transfer exception.
How do you qualify for transfer student?
Transfer Eligibility. A student who participates in an interscholastic athletic contest or attends a school shall be considered enrolled in that school and shall be classified as a transfer student if the student subsequently enrolls at another school.
How do I apply for a parent-student CIF waiver?
Student and family meet with the enrolling school athletic director or athletic administrator in charge of CIF waiver applications and complete the “Parent-Student Certification Form”.
How do I join the CIF Southern Section?
Download the packet for information on joining the CIF Southern Section. Applications for the 2022/23 school year are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2022. Application fee must accompany application. Late and/or incomplete applications will be returned. New applications must be filed by May 31. CIF State will invoice the CIF Member school for dues.
When is the application period for CIF Southern Section 2021-22?
Handbook for schools to use as a reference for managing games and crowds at their school athletic contests. The application period for the 2021-22 school year has ended. Download the packet for information on joining the CIF Southern Section. Applications for the 2022/23 school year are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2022.