High School Athletic Associations

Organizations that regulate, coordinate and promote interscholastic athletic programs among the public and private high schools and junior high schools that are their members. High school athletic associations establish and enforce eligibility standards for student participation in interscholastic athletic programs; adopt rules which govern the play of individual sports; coordinate league play; organize and operate post-season playoffs and championships; sponsor sports camps and clinics for students; establish practice regulations; handle the registration, training and regulation of officials; encourage participation in athletic programs; and promote good sportsmanship and character development in student athletes.