Chantelle Dron, the fastest H.S. miler/1500 runner returning this year, probably won’t be eligible to enter the Millrose H.S. mile, most prestigious indoor race for high schoolers, because she is home schooled. Only high schoolers “sanctioned” by their state governing authorities are eligible.
Among her credentials are placing 2d in the USATF Juniors 1500 and 2d in the Pan Am Junior (after a PR 4:22.08 in the heats). Dron may also not be eligible for the Nike or the National Scholastic meets (indoor or outdoor). Is this ridiculous or a justified application of the rules. Since there appears to be a trend to more home schooling, this situation may arise more frequently.
Among her credentials are placing 2d in the USATF Juniors 1500 and 2d in the Pan Am Junior (after a PR 4:22.08 in the heats). Dron may also not be eligible for the Nike or the National Scholastic meets (indoor or outdoor). Is this ridiculous or a justified application of the rules. Since there appears to be a trend to more home schooling, this situation may arise more frequently.
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