The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) wants to emphasize that its transfer rules differ significantly from the NCAA’s transfer portal. Unlike the NCAA’s new “one-time transfer” rule adopted in 2021 for certain sports, the IHSAA underlines that transfers cannot be primarily motivated by athletic reasons. Commissioner Paul Neidig stated that the IHSAA’s focus is on safeguarding opportunities for all student-athletes. Transfers in the IHSAA are granted if specific criteria are met, including factors like genuine relocation and enrollment as a 9th grader. Neidig emphasized that the IHSAA’s priority is to ensure that education remains paramount and that fair play is upheld across the board. For further details on the transfer criteria, visit IHSAA.org.
