New SDHSAA rules govern fan ejection, school fines

At its meeting last Tuesday, July 25, the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) board of directors approved a new rule governing fan ejections and set a $500 fine for schools that employ coaches who have not taken their required courses.

Executive Director Dan Swartos said member schools have been asking for a fan ejection policy that could serve as a baseline for the actions tak…