W. Va. Code R. § 127-3-10 - Classification
10.1. Each member
high school shall be classified as either AAAA, AAA, AA, or A based on the
total score given by the classification model that considers the factors of
enrollment, location, and economics. The designation shall be done after the
end of the second school month of the odd numbered year preceding the
classification. For an explanation of the classification model, and how scores
are assigned, see Appendix 1.
10.2.
Classification of member high schools shall be determined every four years on
the even numbered years and will remain in effect for a four year period unless
the school experiences a 20% change in enrollment using WVDE enrollment figures
at the end of the second school month. Classification changes due to a 20%
change in enrollment becomes effective next academic year.
10.3. A school may choose to compete in
WVSSAC tournaments in any class above its classification providing proper
notification is made to the WVSSAC prior to Friday of week 27 after
classification has been approved by the Board of Directors. Approval of this
option will be for a four year period and will be effective for individual
sports sponsored by the school.
10.4. The Board of Directors may structure
the WVSSAC tournament series in each sport by classification (AAAA-AAA-AA-A).
Each sport will be structured according to the level of interest and
accommodation for tournament alignment. The WVSSAC will conduct a survey of the
membership prior to any change of structure of any given sport.
10.5. If a consolidation of two or more
member schools occurs during the classification period, the new member school
will be reclassified based on the total score given by the classification model
that considers the factors of enrollment, location, and economics.
10.6. No member school shall, based on the
classification, be compelled to play more than one class up from where it would
be classified in a three class system based strictly on enrollment.
10.7. The WVSSAC Board of Directors is
authorized to grant a waiver to a classification assignment when it determines
the rule fails to accomplish the purpose for which it is intended.
Notes
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