BLUE BOOK 101 OCTOBER 17, 2016 Rob Wigod Commissioner of Athletics CIF Southern Section

INITIAL THOUGHT “In school, you are taught something and then given a test.” “In life, you are given a test and then learn something from it.” Dr. Murray Banks July 3, 2016

Who is the CIF? “An organization of high school principals entrusted with the administration of athletics programs on their campuses. A voluntary, self-governing body who accept the responsibility that accompanies such a privilege.” Kenneth Fagans – Commissioner ( )

Southern Section Blue Book Where Do I Find It? -Our Website – -Home Page – Governance Menu -Scroll Down to Blue Book - Download It At Any Time

Guidelines For Communication -Pages Names, Positions, Areas of Responsibility and Addresses of our Staff - A real person at our end of the phone!

Duties of Principals Specifically addressed in CIF Southern Section Bylaws (Pages 61-62) -Eligibility – Academic, Residential, Transfer, Amateur Standing -Financial Matters -Supervision of Athletic Contests -Accountability – Students and Coaches

You Cannot Do It All! A Process on Your Campus… -Principal -Assistant Principal/ Athletics -Athletic Director -Athletic Secretary -Coaches

You Cannot Do It All! A Process on Your Campus… -Clearly defined roles for each member of your team. -Establish job responsibilities and have them available, know where they are. -Set limits, especially for coaches. The process cannot be the people, the process has to be the process.

“Layers Of Eligibility” There are several aspects related to the athletic eligibility of every student-athlete. Understand that one question may lead to others, or one question may not address every one of the issues regarding the eligibility of a student-athlete.

“Layers of Eligibility” 200 Series in the Blue Book… -201 – Standards of Eligibility -202 – Accurate Information -203 – Age Requirement -204 – Eight Consecutive Semesters -205 – Scholastic Eligibility -206 – Residential Eligibility -207 – Transfer Eligibility

“Layers of Eligibility” – Foreign Exchange -209 – Discipline General Rules… -301 – Home School -302 – Independent Study -510 – Undue Influence -600 – Outside Competition

FINAL THOUGHT EDUCATION-BASED ATHLETICS NOW, MORE THAN EVER

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