OHSAA General Rules:
33. Grades 7 & 8
33.1) A student shall not participate in more than one interscholastic contest on any one day unless
permitted by specific sports regulations. Exceptions : baseball, basketball, softball,
volleyball, tennis. (See specific sport regulations.)
33.2) Sports Season Waiver ? Schools, leagues or conferences may adjust seasons to accommodate
school teams because of the lack of availability of physical facilities or personnel. Proposed
changes in seasons shall be submitted in writing to the Commissioner and include the
proposed dates of the 7th & 8th grade season not to exceed the length of the interscholastic
season for the sport concerned. All other regulations regarding contest limitations, required
practice time and coaching requirements shall be followed.
33.3) 7th & 8th grade students may not practice with, participate on the same team with or compete
against 9th through 12th grade students.
33.4) Students below the 7th grade may not practice with or participate with 7th through 12th
grade students.
33.5) It is strongly recommended that the coaches of 7th & 8th grade sports attend the
OHSAA rules interpretation meetings for the sports they are coaching.