W. Va. Code R. § 127-3-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 127-3-13 - Contracts

13.1. All interscholastic contest contracts shall be prepared in duplicate on forms furnished by the WVSSAC. Contracts should include specific dates, financial guarantee provisions, adequate forfeiture stipulations, and all other items listed on the contract.

13.2. In order for a contract between two schools to be binding, it must be signed by the principal or designee of both schools.

13.3. Contracts between both schools may be canceled in the following situations:

13.3.a. If either principal or designee fails to sign the contract.

13.3.b. If either school is forced to suspend its school schedule.

13.3.c. If one school fails to return the signed contract to the other school within 30 days of receipt.

13.3.d. Upon written mutual consent of the contracting parties.

13.3.e. The Board of Directors may annul a contract when deemed necessary for the furtherance of interscholastic athletics in West Virginia, or when provisions of the contract are contrary to Commission rules.

13.4. Contracts executed by the principal are binding on the principal's successor.

13.5. A school will forfeit an athletic contest during regular season or scheduled tournament play if cancellation is caused by teachers, support personnel, or school patrons acting as a striking body. If both participating schools are affected by strike, cancellation shall be considered no contest. Regular season cancellation may be rescheduled during that same season by agreement of the involved parties and the Board of Directors.

W. Va. Code R. § 127-3-13