private-school students wants to play baseball at a public school (Boulder: homes, school districts)

[wizmuse]

Hi everyone,

We live in Longmont, but my son attends a private school in Boulder. He is a very serious baseball player, however, his school does not have a baseball program. I heard that he may be able to play for one of the other High Schools in Boulder County.

Does anyone know the policy regarding this? Can he play for ANY school in Boulder County? Or does the school need to be in the district of our residence in Longmont. (or does it need to be in the district of his private school in Boulder?). Any info. will be greatly appreciated.

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

I would think the place to start would be calling the two districts - St. Vrain and Boulder Valley and speaking with someone in the athletic departments.

What about just a league, like many kids do with soccer?

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I don't know much about high school sports as my teenager is primarily a skier. I would think it would be tough for a kid not going to that school being part of a school team but what do I know....and coaches may be reluctant to bump a kid who attends the school for a kid who does not.

I would also wonder how hard it would be to make the games/practices during the week if the school schedules don't line up too well.

Not trying to be a downer! Just would think that a league not associated with a school may be easier to work with.

Maybe someone else will have a little experience in this situation.

Good luck to him - hope he can find somewhere to play!

[wizmuse]

jkcoop,

Thanks for your input! I'll call the two school districts.

[Katarina Witt]

Unless the policy has changed since my kids were in high school (last one graduated in 2005), if you go to a private school, homeschool, etc, you may participate in your attendance area school's programs. In other words, if you live in the Longmont High School attendance area, you can participate at LHS. If your attendance area doesn't have a team in your sport, you may participate on the closest team.

I have a little experience in this area, as my kids' school, Monarch, did not have a gymnastics team, so my kids had to participate on the Broomfield HS team. There were kids from all over BVSD on that team, including kids from private schools. There was no problem with coaches favoring kids from the home school. The coaches want to win. Scheduling was sometimes a problem, but the coach was used to the multi-school situation, and accomodated the kids from other schools.

When you call the schools, be sure to talk with the athletic director. With gymnastics, sometimes us parents had to tell the schools what was going on! You might find some information on this website:

http://www.chsaa.org/

[wizmuse]

Katiana,

Thank you for the info. Very helpful!

[Katarina Witt]

You're welcome! Good luck!

[dafton1]

My son's school ended up playing against a public school. That game was quite amazing. westridgesports (westridgesports) on Twitter