Virginia Transfer Controversy During State Playoffs

[OldSchoolLion]

A player whose team was defeated in the first round of the Virginia Class 6A playoffs extended his season by transferring to Oscar Smith, who advanced to the 6A finals.  Oscar Smith is the team Vero Beach defeated earlier in the season.  The article below discusses the controversy.    

https://pilotonline.com/sports/columnist/harry-minium/oscar-smith-sending-the-wrong-message-by-allowing-transfer-to/article_e00ba990-36c0-5b53-ba04-4e2bcf6a3f8c.html

[DisabledAccount]

32 minutes ago, OldSchoolLion said:

A player whose team was defeated in the first round of the Virginia Class 6A playoffs extended his season by transferring to Oscar Smith, who advanced to the 6A finals.  Oscar Smith is the team Vero Beach defeated earlier in the season.  The article below discusses the controversy.    

https://pilotonline.com/sports/columnist/harry-minium/oscar-smith-sending-the-wrong-message-by-allowing-transfer-to/article_e00ba990-36c0-5b53-ba04-4e2bcf6a3f8c.html

I didn't even realize that was allowed 

[DarterBlue2]

5 hours ago, ColumbiaHighFan2017class said:

I didn't even realize that was allowed 

Not in Florida. That is pretty ridiculous. 

[OldSchoolLion]

2 hours ago, DarterBlue2 said:

Not in Florida. That is pretty ridiculous. 

I am curious as to how the bolded line from the FHSAA  is being interpreted.  

If the transfer occurs during the school year, the student may seek to immediately join an existing team if:

• A roster spot is available
• The student has the requisite skill and ability to participate in the sport according to the coach of the team
• The student has not participated in the same sport at another school during the same school year – unless the student meets one of the following exceptions:

1. Dependent child of active duty military personnel whose move resulted from military orders
2. Relocation due to a foster care placement in a different school zone
3. Move due to court-ordered change in custody due to separation or divorce, or the serious illness or death of a custodial parent
4. Authorized for good cause in the district or charter school policy

[DarterBlue2]

1 hour ago, OldSchoolLion said:

1. Authorized for good cause in the district or charter school policy

In Orange County, he/she would not get to play based on Item 4. However, it does seem to be a big hole that could create a situation since it's a catch all clause. 

[dawgs]

would have to be on the playoff roster you submit the week of the playoffs as well.

i am pretty certain that you cannot add anyone after the playoffs start, regardless.

 

[badbird]

9 hours ago, OldSchoolLion said:

I am curious as to how the bolded line from the FHSAA  is being interpreted.  

If the transfer occurs during the school year, the student may seek to immediately join an existing team if:

• A roster spot is available
• The student has the requisite skill and ability to participate in the sport according to the coach of the team
• The student has not participated in the same sport at another school during the same school year – unless the student meets one of the following exceptions:

1. Dependent child of active duty military personnel whose move resulted from military orders
2. Relocation due to a foster care placement in a different school zone
3. Move due to court-ordered change in custody due to separation or divorce, or the serious illness or death of a custodial parent
4. Authorized for good cause in the district or charter school policy

MOST COUNTIES HAVE A COMMITTEE SET UP TO HEAR THE CASE AND CAN RULE IF IT IS FOR A GOOD CAUSE.  ONCE THE PLAYOFFS START IT DOESN'T MATTER IN FLORIDA.  THEY ARE INELIGIBLE TO PLAY.  SORRY FOR YELLING BUT I'M NOT GOING BACK TO RETYPE IT