IHSA Approves Terms, Conditions for Athletes with Disabilities

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors made a pair of significant approvals at their regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Sept. 10.

The board approved the IHSA Terms & Conditions for Athletes with Physical/Visual Disabilities in three separate events. The Terms & Conditions approved at Monday’s meeting were in Girls Swimming & Diving and Boys & Girls Cross Country.

• Girls Swimming & Diving Terms & Conditions for Athletes with Physical/Visual Disabilities

The terms and conditions, which are the guidelines that govern IHSA postseason competition, signify another important step in the Association offering its inaugural programs for athletes with disabilities this fall.

The Terms & Conditions provide specific details and processes on events that will be offered, classifications and qualifying standards.

In addition, the board extended the deadlines for schools to enter athletes into these events until Oct. 10.

• Boys & Girls Cross Country Diving Terms & Conditions for Athletes with Physical/Visual Disabilities

“This is incredibly important step in providing these important programs,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. “We hope that the release of these Terms and Conditions provides clarity for our member schools and their athletes on how this process will work moving forward.”

— Article submitted by Matt Troha, Illinois High School Association