Southern Section Council Voting on Transfer Issues

The Southern Section council will vote on two potentially landmark transfer proposals at its regular meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. today at The Grand in Long Beach.

The first proposal would prohibit students who transfer without moving from participating in varsity sports for one year, beginning with the 2003-04 school year. Students who transfer would be eligible to compete at levels below varsity or in sports they haven't previously played in high school.

The second proposal would require school officials to certify that no one connected with their booster clubs or athletic programs had contact with transfers. The latter proposal also requires approval by the California Interscholastic Federation federated council at its meeting in May. If approved, the proposal would go into effect for the 2002-03 school year.