Postby JLChurch » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:14 am
We have been fortunate in FL.........most counties allow homeschoolers to participate in high school sports teams (Varisty or JV) IF they are selected for the team through the same participation as the school students. Of course, you must turn in your grades to your coach and athletic director to be eligible.
We were fortunate that our daughter (now 19), tried out and was selected for the Varsity Soccer team at the local high school. She went on to be awarded numerous letters, made Captain her senior year, FL State Player of the Year, selected for lots of 1st Teams, etc. IF your state does not offer this open participation, please try to get the laws changed. You pay taxes to your school district just like anyone else.
Also, even though she was recruited......she has chosen to not play in college......but does attend a state university on a scholarship --- YES, even though she was homeschooled. Scholarships are open to everyone .... even State Scholarships.
There is a lot of information out there for homeschoolers........do your homework.