Chicago Teachers' Strike Bans Students from Extra-Curricular Competitions
By: Kim Behrens
Updated: September 11, 2012
The Chicago Public School labor strike isn't only keeping kids out of class, it's preventing them from participating in extra-curricular activities.
The Illinois High School Association says, students cannot compete in tournaments without school in session.
Currently, the rule impacts those in fall sports.
IHSA says the ban most likely won't affect games at local schools, but it could hurt Chicago football teams.
If they don't play at least eight games, they're disqualified from the playoffs.
"The larger picture is school ought to be operating if you're going to have inner scholastic programs," explained IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. "But undoubtedly these kids are going to feel like they're getting the short end of the stick."
Team practices can still be held, but it's up to the Chicago Public Schools board to approve that request.
The Illinois High School Association says, students cannot compete in tournaments without school in session.
Currently, the rule impacts those in fall sports.
IHSA says the ban most likely won't affect games at local schools, but it could hurt Chicago football teams.
If they don't play at least eight games, they're disqualified from the playoffs.
"The larger picture is school ought to be operating if you're going to have inner scholastic programs," explained IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. "But undoubtedly these kids are going to feel like they're getting the short end of the stick."
Team practices can still be held, but it's up to the Chicago Public Schools board to approve that request.
