Eastern
Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association
#1 of 2 Date:
March, 1995 Section:
300
Reference: Subject: 307
Request for a Change of Division by Member Schools
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Coaches ________ State Law
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Policy
Due
to the fact that the number of eligible participants in sports' programs at
ESDAA member schools has fluctuated significantly, the Association recognizes
the need to periodically review and realign divisional tournament assignments.
All such initiatives will be proposed, evaluated, and completed with the intent
to enhance team competitiveness and divisional parity. Should a member school
desire to change divisions, the procedure outlined below should be followed.
Procedure:
1.
A written request should be provided at an ESDAA Director of Athletics' meeting
at least six months in advance of the desired change.
2. The requesting school should be prepared to
substantiate their request with supporting documentation such as:
a. Enrollment figures submitted on the Student Eligibility
Sheet - 307a.
b.
Basketball records against other schools for the deaf for the past three years
to support claims that their program has changed significantly and will
probably be restricted if the school stays in its current division.
3. An approval vote, in keeping with Article IV Section I
b) of the Constitution, shall be a two-thirds majority of the active members
present.
4.
If approved, the President will assign and announce an "effective
date" for the divisional placement change to all member schools.
5.
A commitment will be made to remain in the divisional realignment for at least
three years.
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Date Originated Date
of Revision Effective Date Approval March, 1995