CHSAA Places Lutheran High School on 12-Month Probation Following Racism and Discrimination Findings
Description: CHSAA has placed Lutheran High School athletics on probation for at least 12 months and issued a suspension warning following findings of racist and discriminatory conduct...
Published: 10/15/2026
Byline: SECO News
Lutheran High School Given Formal Notice of Potential Suspension, Placed on Probation
The Colorado High School Activities Association has put Lutheran High School on formal notice that it faces suspension of its membership, and has placed its athletic department on probation for at least 12 months, effective immediately, after determining that racist and discriminatory language and unacceptable behavior occurred at Lutheran athletic events.
Racism and discrimination have no place in our schools or at our events. CHSAA takes sportsmanship, crowd control and the treatment of every participant at our events seriously, and every member school is responsible for the conduct of its coaches, players and spectators.
CHSAA’s determination follows a comprehensive review of documentation, official game reports, and first-hand accounts that member schools gathered from their students and communities. Lutheran High School is required to complete a detailed Corrective Action Plan addressing game management, spectator conduct, staff training and school culture, with requirements that take effect immediately and continue throughout the 12-month probationary period. The plan concludes with Lutheran leadership appearing before the CHSAA Board of Directors to demonstrate growth and progress in the areas identified in the plan.
If those requirements are not met, CHSAA will recommend that the Board of Directors suspend Lutheran High School’s membership in the Association, for a length of time determined by the Board. Suspension removes a school from CHSAA membership and can prohibit its participation in any or all CHSAA-sponsored activities.
Racism and discrimination have no place in our schools or at our events. CHSAA takes sportsmanship, crowd control and the treatment of every participant at our events seriously, and every member school is responsible for the conduct of its coaches, players and spectators.
CHSAA’s determination follows a comprehensive review of documentation, official game reports, and first-hand accounts that member schools gathered from their students and communities. Lutheran High School is required to complete a detailed Corrective Action Plan addressing game management, spectator conduct, staff training and school culture, with requirements that take effect immediately and continue throughout the 12-month probationary period. The plan concludes with Lutheran leadership appearing before the CHSAA Board of Directors to demonstrate growth and progress in the areas identified in the plan.
If those requirements are not met, CHSAA will recommend that the Board of Directors suspend Lutheran High School’s membership in the Association, for a length of time determined by the Board. Suspension removes a school from CHSAA membership and can prohibit its participation in any or all CHSAA-sponsored activities.
Please note: CHSAA will not be providing further comment or interviews.
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