The Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) disciplinary committee is expected to meet within the next 48 hours to determine what sanctions Jamaica College (JC) will face for fielding an allegedly ineligible player in the ongoing Manning Cup and Walker Cup competitions.
ISSA competitions officer Ewan Scott confirmed the development to RJRGleaner Sports on Monday, saying the rules prohibit professional players from participating in the association’s competitions.
“It is clear that no professional can participate,” Scott said. “The decision will be made in terms of penalties, punishment, etc. That is why we will have the meeting to discuss what will happen.”
The player at the centre of the matter is national representative Jamone Lyle, who reportedly holds a professional contract with Jamaica Premier League club Waterhouse FC.
Waterhouse president Donovan White confirmed to RJRGleaner Sports on Monday that Lyle has been under contract with the Drewsland-based club since August 12, 2026.
The complaint, which RJRGleaner Sports understands was lodged by Mona High School, was submitted within the 48-hour period stipulated for reporting rule infringements.
The development follows JC’s 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Mona in Saturday’s rescheduled Walker Cup semi-final at Stadium East.
Under ISSA’s amateurism rule, which took effect on September 1, 2015, professional athletes are prohibited from participating in all competitions organised by the association.
The rule states that student-athletes must maintain their amateur status to remain eligible to compete in ISSA competitions, which are intended for students committed to their academic development.
It further outlines several circumstances that may result in a student-athlete losing amateur status, including receiving payment for competing, entering into an agreement with a sports agent, receiving financial incentives based on athletic ability, or being contracted to a professional team.
The rules also prohibit athletes from receiving benefits in exchange for transferring between member schools, including incentives provided to family members, as well as accepting prize money in breach of ISSA guidelines.
The disciplinary committee’s meeting is expected to determine the consequences for Jamaica College following the reported breach.
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