CIF allows viewing of near-real-time video

Prior to the 2014-15 seasons, the CIF San Diego Section prohibited the viewing of video footage of a contest by participants or coaches before that contest was completed. A unanimous voice vote at the June 4 CIF Board of Managers meeting changed that to allow non-players to view depictions from video recorders, phones, digital videos, Internet transmission, and other communication devices.

“This proposal is basically what the national federation has already adopted,” said CIF commissioner Jerry Schniepp.

The National Federation of State High School Associations rules allow coaches and non-play...