CIF Southern Section is a group of 570 public and private schools that stretch from Lone Pine to San Clemente; from Avalon to Barstow. The Section office represents the wishes of over 85 leagues, five at-large representatives and 350,000 student athletes.
California Southern Section (CIF-SS) information.
2011 Basic Eligibility Requirements for Participation:
221.1 Be under nineteen years of age. (Bylaw 203)
221.2 Meet the attendance requirements. (Bylaw 204)
221.3 Be eligible scholastically. (Bylaw 205)
221.4 Have met the residence requirements. (Bylaw 206)
221.5 Met citizenship requirements. (Bylaw 218)
221.6 Not participate in any tryout for a professional or collegiate team (Bylaw 213)
221.7 Not compete with outside teams. (Bylaw 600)
221.8 Be an amateur. (Bylaw 213)
Go to the CIF-SS website for more information on the rules and procedures. Download the Bluebook for more information.