CIF clarifies individual sport allowance for exhibition contests

The CIF Board of Managers voted to change the language of the by-law which allows for exhibition competitions so that such contests will specifically be allowed for individual sports as well as team sports.

A voice vote May 1 to approve both the first reading and action had no opposition. The change also added a provision to the team sport allowance that should officials require any additional fees for officiating the exhibition segment such compensation will be negotiated between the host school and the officials association.

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