[TheColonel]

Read BL 16-5 statment 3. Must have permission from Principal of school students are enrolled. S This is in Bylaw 16 . So if administration of Bell got permission from Pineville and Middlesboro's principal it is ok. If not a rules violation. We have had this at Whitley.

Case BL-16-5- What are permissible contacts by coaches,
athletic directors and other individuals with a
connection (direct or indirect) to the athletic program
or school?
Permissible contacts include:
(1) Public high school representatives contacting students at
feeder public schools (elementary, middle school, junior high
school) where there is a defined feeder pattern;
(2) Nonpublic school representatives contacting students at
feeder nonpublic schools (elementary, middle school/junior
high school) where there is a defined feeder pattern;
(3) A representative of the school initiating a meeting with
students at a school that is defined as a feeder school or
meet with students who are zoned to attend that school the
following year provided such is approved by the Principal of
the school at which the student is currently enrolled. This visit
shall be cleared by principals of both schools and shall not be
specific to athletic opportunities;
(4) Any student or family or individual that contacts a coach
about attending a school where he or she coaches who is
then informed that they are being referred to the principal,
admissions department or guidance department; and
(5) Any meeting with coaches regarding athletes or prospective
athletes or their families which is at the request of the family
to the individual(s) responsible for admissions and takes place
at the school in the presence of the Principal or Designated
Representative.