Can my child play for their school if they attend an alternate school or vocational centre?

Yes, in some cases. A student-athlete who attends an alternate school, vocational training centre or adult education centre may play for their high school of origin if all of these apply:

• they have not obtained their high school diploma;
• they represent the last high school they attended (the school named on their last report card, whatever alternate program they are in);
• they are a full-time student at the school where they are registered, under that school's or school board's full-time attendance criteria;
• they respect the sport-specific and league regulations; and
• the alternate school, vocational centre or adult education centre cannot offer the activity.

The sector commission can also grant a derogation on a student's eligibility for a specific year on a case-by-case basis.

Source: Governing Rules 2026-27, articles 7.1.2 and 7.2.