The IHSA governs the equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience.

 Hardcopies were distributed to member schools in the August all school mailing.  Available online through the IHSA website.  The Handbook is a valuable resource to preserve the eligibility of Coaches, Student-Athletes, Teams and Schools

 Board of Directors  Listing of Member Schools by Division and District  Schools Entering IHSA State Series Yearly  Officers of the Associations  Association Administrators  Definitions

 Constitution  Name and Objectives  Membership  Board of Directors  Powers and Duties of Board  Officers  Dues and Assessments  Legislative Commission  Meetings of the Association  Amendments

 School By-laws  Compliance with Rules  Responsibility of Principal  Cooperative Team Sponsorship  Sportsmanship of School Representatives  Schools with which Contests May be Held  Multiple School Interscholastic Activities  Qualifications of Coaches  Selection and Use of Licensed Officials  Season Limitation in Athletic Activities  All-Star Teams and Games  Officials’ Attendance at Rules Meeting  Coaches’ Attendance at Rules Meeting  Principals’ Attendance At Meetings  Participation Limitations During Strike  Physical Examination  Classification  Distribution of Steroids & PED  Travel Policy

 Athletic Eligibility By- laws  Attendance  Scholastic Standing  Residence  Transfer  Participation Limitations  Age  Recruiting of Athletes  Amateurism  Participating Under An Assumed Name  Independent Team Participation  Coaching School Participation  All-Star Participation  Use of Players  Misbehavior during Contests  Special Provisions for Summer Participation  Open Gym Limitations  Classification

 Activity Eligibility By-laws  Attendance  Scholastic Standing  Participation Limitations  Age  Use of Assumed Name  Misbehavior During Activities  Use of Participants  Spirit Limitations

 Sport Season By-laws  Boys Fall Baseball  Boys Spring Baseball  Boys Summer Baseball  Boys Basketball  Boys Bowling  Boys Cross Country  Boys Football  Boys Fall Golf  Boys Gymnastics  Boys Lacrosse  Boys Soccer  Boys Swimming  Boys Spring Tennis  Boys Track and Field  Boys Volleyball  Boys Water Polo  Boys Wrestling  Girls Badminton  Girls Basketball  Girls Bowling  Girls Cross Country  Girls Fall Golf  Girls Gymnastics  Girls Lacrosse  Girls Soccer  Girls Fall Softball  Girls Spring Softball  Girls Summer Softball  Girls Swimming  Girls Fall Tennis  Girls Track and Field  Girls Volleyball  Girls Water Polo  Competitive Cheerleading  Competitive Dance  Scholastic Bowl

 Protest and Penalty By-laws  Penalty for Violating Rules  Forfeiture of Contest  Protest Procedure  Breach of Contract Between Member Schools  Breach of Contract Between Member School and Official

1. Philosophy Underlying Eligibility By-laws 2. Eligibility Rulings from IHSA 3. Eligibility of Emancipated 4. Foreign Exchange Student Eligibility 5. Approved Foreign Exchange Programs 6. Strike Policy 7. Making the Weekly Eligibility Check 8. Sanction Policy 9. Non-Faculty Coach Policy 10. Accommodation Policy for Students With Disabilities 11. College Auditions 12. School Equipment Use Policy 13. Football Policies 14. Guidelines for Adding and Deleting State Series Programs 15. Guidelines for Non-School Competition 16. Emerging Sports 17. Classification System 18. Grouping and Seeding State Tournament Series

19. Criteria for Increasing Classes 20. Approved School Policy 21. Alcoholic Beverages and IHSA State Series Events 22. Criteria for Selection of Sites for IHSA Meets and Tournaments 23. IHSA Performance-Enhancing Drug Testing Policy 24. Public Information Policies 25. Code of Conduct 26. Application for Approval of Cooperative Team 27. Statement Regarding Non- Discrimination 28. Entry Policy and Procedures 29. Prayer at IHSA SS Contests 30. Affirmative Action Policy 31. Trademark Use and Royalty Policy 32. Corporate Sponsorship Policy 33. IHSA Member School Publicity Policy 34. Policy and School Recommendations for Transgender Participation