IHSA (IL) approves random drug testing of athletes

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IHSA approves random drug tests for student athletes

Last Updated 1/14/2008 5:44:46 PM

CHICAGO -- Student athletes who compete in Illinois High School Association postseason events will be subject to random tests for performance-enhancing drugs starting next fall.

The IHSA board of directors unanimously approved the proposal today at a meeting in Bloomington. The group represents more than 750 Illinois high schools.

IHSA executive director Marty Hickman says the random testing will apply to students competing in "IHSA state series." Examples of those include regionals, sectionals and state championships.

Final details, such as penalties for students who test positive, will be discussed next month.