CIFSDS Transfer Eligibility Students & Parents – A student who participates in an interscholastic athletic contest or attends a school shall be considered enrolled in that school and shall be classified as a transfer student if the student subsequently enrolls at another school.  Please review the handbooks located in the link below to direct you to the CIF San Diego Section Transfer Eligibility page to better understand the transfer eligibility process and procedures.

CIF/SDS Eligibility Rules

This Eligibility page provides basic eligibility information and documents/presentations for CIFSDS school administrators/athletic administrators and parents. Please read all information very carefully. School personnel and parents may also review all CIF and CIFSDS Eligibility bylaws using the CIFSDS website. CIF and CIFSDS Eligibility bylaws are located in the CIFSDS General Bylaws under the 200 series and Bylaw 510. Questions can be directed to either the school principal or athletic director.

Eligibility Procedures for Transferring Students

1. Enrolling student and family meet with the athletic administrator of the enrolling school and complete the “510 Pre-Enrollment Contact Affidavit “, provided by the enrolling school and determine what eligibility request should be completed by the school athletic director. Completion of incorrect electronic eligibility request will delay the eligibility determination of the student and will require the athletic director to submit the correct electronic eligibility form.

2. The following links are provided by the State CIF and only outline the rules concerning transferring.  The documents do not outline the process for completion of electronic eligibility waivers, established by each CIF Section, and only completed by the athletic director or athletic administrator at the enrolling school.

NOTE: Providing incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete or false information can lead to ineligibility for up to 24 months (CIF Bylaw 202B) for the student.

There you will find links to :

• Administrative Guidelines for Transfer Eligibility– The purpose of these guidelines is to assist CIF member schools in understanding the “transfer eligibility” standards and the process that CIF member schools and administrators use in determining “transfer eligibility.”
  • Administrative Guidelines for CIF-Member Schools [includes 510 Form]– Pre-Enrollment Contact Affidavit must be completed by All Student Athletes And their Parent/Guardian who have transferred from one School “A” to another School “B” after enrolling in their 9th Grade Year.
  • Parent Handbook I – Transfer Eligibility – The purpose of these guidelines is to assist student-athletes and their parents and/or legal guardians in understanding the “transfer eligibility” standards and the process that CIF member schools and administrators take in determining “transfer eligibility.” This guide should not be considered as a legal reference and is merely a guide to better understanding of CIF Transfer Eligibility. 
  • Parent Handbook II – Transfer Eligibility Appeal– The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize parents with the CIF appeal process regarding athletic transfer decisions and to provide a simple step-by-step approach for parents to request an appeal of a Section decision granting their student limited eligibility or denying eligibility under the CIF Bylaws.
  • Valid Change of Residence Certification – In order for the school to certify a Valid Change of Residence for athletic participation, per the CIF definition of a VCOR (CIF Bylaw 206), the following documents are REQUIRED to be provided.  A transfer application will not be entered into the CIF transfer system (CIF Home) by the school until ALL requirements are met. The CIF Commissioner may request additional documentation if it is deemed necessary to confirm the VCOR.

Note: You can also access the additional forms on the CIF website (link up top).  All information, links, forms, and documents shared on this page are subject to updates provided by CIF and may not be current.  It is recommended that you check the CIF website for the most accurate information.