Is the CIF's SJS a true champion for youth? Are the SJS administrative staff members responsible for processing transfer eligibility requests staunch advocates for all youth participating in youth sports?
Their rulings and decision-making regarding transfers have been incredibly tone def and show them great adversaries and opponents of youth in the Sacramento region.
The Kiku Parker fiasco made for bad press and left a sour taste in many people's mouths, especially those with strong ties to Sacramento. But, thankfully, NBA players, ex-MLB stars, politicians, youth activists, and members throughout the Greater Sacramento region supported Kiku Parker Jr. in his quest to play out his senior season at Grant.
I understand the need for a certain level of governance when it comes to governing youth sports. But the spirit of youth sports should always be advocacy!
There's no need for kids to miss six football games or half of the basketball season because they transferred schools, especially if they transferred before the school year or several months before the season starts. The CIF should grant the transfer full access to play sports if the new school accepts the student.
Does the SJS have a transfer problem? For example, what percentage of students athlete transfer schools in the SJS?
The Southern Section (SS), located in Southern California, is the largest in the state, with 400,000 student-athletes participating in athletic sports programs. Opponents accuse the section of high transfer rates, aided by a lax transfer policy that lets student athletes transfer relatively easily. According to their website, 98.25% of their student-athletes do not transfer schools during their high school experience. The section has a 1.75% transfer rate, which is neither extreme nor alarming.
I don't think that the CIF SJS respects the state legislature's power! I think it's time to meet with the California Legislature, which authorizes the CIF to administer High School sports in California, and share the countless stories of how the CIF SJS has ruined student-athletes career's/seasons. The SJS needs a firm reminder that just like it is a "privilege" for the athletes to participate in sports, it's also a privilege for the CIF-SJS to serve as governing body of the High School Sports of Sacramento.
If the CIF SJS doesn't want to ease up on the transfer rules, maybe it's time to tie them up in court and drain them of their resources! Per their website, "SJS Championship events generate 75% of their operating revenue." In other words, they can use the SJS championship earnings to fight lawsuits instead of making payroll to ruin kids high school seasons.
Their rulings and decision-making regarding transfers have been incredibly tone def and show them great adversaries and opponents of youth in the Sacramento region.
The Kiku Parker fiasco made for bad press and left a sour taste in many people's mouths, especially those with strong ties to Sacramento. But, thankfully, NBA players, ex-MLB stars, politicians, youth activists, and members throughout the Greater Sacramento region supported Kiku Parker Jr. in his quest to play out his senior season at Grant.
I understand the need for a certain level of governance when it comes to governing youth sports. But the spirit of youth sports should always be advocacy!
There's no need for kids to miss six football games or half of the basketball season because they transferred schools, especially if they transferred before the school year or several months before the season starts. The CIF should grant the transfer full access to play sports if the new school accepts the student.
Does the SJS have a transfer problem? For example, what percentage of students athlete transfer schools in the SJS?
The Southern Section (SS), located in Southern California, is the largest in the state, with 400,000 student-athletes participating in athletic sports programs. Opponents accuse the section of high transfer rates, aided by a lax transfer policy that lets student athletes transfer relatively easily. According to their website, 98.25% of their student-athletes do not transfer schools during their high school experience. The section has a 1.75% transfer rate, which is neither extreme nor alarming.
I don't think that the CIF SJS respects the state legislature's power! I think it's time to meet with the California Legislature, which authorizes the CIF to administer High School sports in California, and share the countless stories of how the CIF SJS has ruined student-athletes career's/seasons. The SJS needs a firm reminder that just like it is a "privilege" for the athletes to participate in sports, it's also a privilege for the CIF-SJS to serve as governing body of the High School Sports of Sacramento.
If the CIF SJS doesn't want to ease up on the transfer rules, maybe it's time to tie them up in court and drain them of their resources! Per their website, "SJS Championship events generate 75% of their operating revenue." In other words, they can use the SJS championship earnings to fight lawsuits instead of making payroll to ruin kids high school seasons.