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AURORA — The much-anticipated vote about a change to the transfer rule never came to fruition at Thursday’s Legislative Council. Instead, it sparked a discussion that ultimately led to the creation of a subcommittee which will examine the transfer rule.
The Denver Prep League had submitted a proposal to simplify the transfer rule.
“The Denver Prep League brought this forward because we feel like there is a need for change,” said LeRoy Lopez, the athletic director at Lincoln.
Prior to the vote, though, Cherry Creek Schools district athletic director Larry Bull asked the Council to consider the creation of the subcommittee. He thanked the DPL “for bringing (the transfer rule) up and making some conversation,” and then said that the subcommittee could create “something that will work and is updated” and “makes sense.”
“The Association can take some time to process and take a look at things to make sound decisions and meet the needs of all schools,” Bull said.
The subcommittee proposal we met with overwhelming support, and 99 percent of the Legislative Council voted in favor of its creation. As a result, the DPL proposal was not put to a vote on Thursday.
“The membership needs to take a close look at the really very necessary transfer rule, but how to apply it in the 21st century, the way society lives today,” said CHSAA commissioner Paul Angelico.
He added the subcommittee would likely conduct surveys, and look at historical transfer data.
It’s possible the transfer rule subcommittee could bring something to the April Legislative Council meeting, but more likely is that they present to the All-School Summit in August, with breakout sessions on the rule. From there, the next opportunity to put something in front of the Legislative Council would be the meeting in January 2017.
It’s likely that the subcommittee will be comprised of somewhere around 12 people, Angelico said.
“We need all sizes of schools, in all ends of the state,” Angelico said. “The needs of schools in Colorado Springs are not the same of the needs of those in Denver, and those are not the same of the needs of Lamar.”
Further details about the subcommittee — including the members — will be announced by the CHSAA office at a later date.
Notables
- With CHSAA commissioner Paul Angelico set to retire after the 2016-17 school year, Board president Eddie Hartnett discussed the process for finding his replacement. “Paul has helped define leadership, and inspire leaders of leaders,” Hartnett said. The Board has sought input from leagues and schools around the state about qualities and requirements for the next commissioner. Future information, including a timeline, will be announced in the near future.
- A proposal strengthening the requirements for CHSAA membership was overwhelmingly passed. Now, the process will take 24 months.
- CHSAA has extended its official ball supplier contract with Wilson.
- The CHSAA Hall of Fame inducted its 27th class on Wednesday night with eight new members.
- Baseball committee chair David Schuessler reminded the members that the new pitch-count rule goes into effect this spring.
- A proposal to change the way the 2A state cross country meets are scored failed. It sought to score four of six runners instead of the current three of six.