I think Chad is confused by the fact there are in effect two sets of rules. NFHS doesn't govern ALL the rules that KSHSAA has in place. States are given a lot of freedom with regard to travel, in season competition restrictions, etc. NFHS governs the rules on the mat and many surrounding the actual competitions but not regarding eligibility etc. For example... I believe Kansas may be the ONLY state that cooked up two rules for eligibility regarding age. First would be the cap that doesn't allow a student to turn 19 before August 1 and be eligible. But if you repeat the 7th or 8th grade for ANY REASON then you will forgo a year of HS eligibility. STUPID. You can file for a hardship on the 19 year restriction but none for the 7th or 8th grade repeat! Even more dumb, they didn't grandfather in the impacted group. Even more dumb, the appeal process is two boards occupied by lemmings! Nearly EVERY appeal heard under Gary M. has been unanimously upheld. No one thinks for themselves??? I digress... The point is KSHSAA is holding us back but not bc they follow the NFHSA rules.
Lets talk about the KSHSAA business model...Schools are going broke while they stuff their treasure chest.
