New Rule Changes for 2023-2025 for the IHSSA Constitution
Entire Constitution can be FOUND HERE
GENERAL
Page: ALL: Change all language to be more inclusive by using they, their, them pronouns.
Page: Several: Remove all references to pink/green cards.
Page: ALL: Make the Constitution available digitally to all via the IHSSA website: FULL IHSSA CONSTITUTION
The complete IHSSA Constitution as well as each individual category can also be found at the "About IHSSA" tab--under IHSSA Constitution.
LARGE GROUP EVENTS
ONE-ACT PLAY Article XXII
Page 48; Casebook 5
Remove “in character” and add “This is a memorized category.”
CHORAL READING Article XXV
Page 54; Casebook 12
After “yes” add “but if there is a question about the script’s identity a judge may request to see one.”
CHORAL READING COMMENT SHEET
Remove “Use of Script” from the comment sheet.
SOLO MIME Article XXVII
Page 57; Section 4 Clause 3
Change “a tape recorder or CD player” to “technology to play music”.
TELEVISION NEWSCASTING Article XXVIII
Page 79; Casebook 6
Remove “Television Newscasting” as having a minimum time limit.
MUSICAL THEATRE Article XXX
Page 64; Casebook 12
Change answer “No, however rehearsal black attire is allowed.”
RADIO BROADCASTING Article XXXI
Page 65; Section 2
Add new Clause 6 “Radio Broadcast style may include traditional radio news, audio blogs, podcasts, or other forms of audio journalism.”
SHORT FILM Article XXXII
Page 67; Casebook
(ADD) Casebook 16
Q: Could actors, narrators, or animation convey the directions of the storyline?
A: Yes.
