High School Soccer vs. Club Soccer - CIF Rule 600 SCYSL and
Santa Clara Sporting soccer players and coaches should be aware
of the CIF Rule 600 which prohibits student athletes from
playing in the same sport during the high school season.
According to CIF Rule 600, a student athlete cannot participate
in the same sport while a student is competing in high school.
For example, if a high school student is playing high school
soccer, and simultaneously playing on a club field hockey team,
then there is no violation of CIF Rule 600. But if the high
school student is playing the same sport, then the student is
breaking Rule 600 and penalities include: (1) player suspension
from the high school team and (2) forfeiture of games by the
school team. Indoor soccer and futsal soccer are not considered
the same sport. Participation by high school students in ODP
Team activities during the high school season is only permitted
if CIF has sanctioned approval of the ODP event 30-days prior to
scheduled event. More details ar