Oklahoma High School Sports has received a big rule shake up with the releasing of a statement on Tuesday from OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson. Here is the statement:
“The Oklahoma Attorney General has raised concerns about Rule 24, known to many as the Link Rule. The OSSAA is working to address these concerns and will seek to meet with the Oklahoma Attorney General to discuss this matter. In the interim, the OSSAA is suspending the enforcement of Rule 24 until further notice. Students who were determined to be ineligible under Rule 24 will have their eligibility reinstated and will receive notice from the OSSAA regarding the status of their eligibility. While the OSSAA believes Rule 24 addresses important issues in high school athletics, the OSSAA wants to partner with its member schools and student athletes to be sure its rules appropriately address athletic eligibility and help ensure competitive balance in high school sports.”
For clarification, “Rule 24”, also known as the Link Rule, is intended to discourage students from changing school districts to follow a trainer and/or coach for athletic purposes.