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South Dakota Changes – Softball

2024 South Dakota Changes, Clarifications & Reminders

Per action at the March 1, 2023 Board of Directors Meeting, the SDHSAA will allow softball programs a five-year grace period to allow coaches the ability to coach the SDHSAA-sanctioned softball team and a summer team for the years of 2023-27. If a coach coaches their SDHSAA-sanctioned softball team and is hired to coach a youth program or team in the summer, the said coach WILL be allowed to coach that summer team through the summer of 2027. After that time, schools need to prepare to make alternate plans to hire separate coaches for these programs during the out-of-season time to stay in line with out-of-season rules.

The South Dakota High School Activities Association will serve member schools by providing leadership in the development, supervision, and conduct of interscholastic activities which enrich the educational experiences of high school students. The SDHSAA is committed to the ideals that will provide equitable participation opportunities and positive recognition to students, while working cooperatively with all schools to enhance the achievement of desired educational goals.

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