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For more than 100 years, the IHSAA has enjoyed
being a part of the journey to adulthood for thousands
of young Hoosiers. Knowing that the student-athletes
we meet today will be the leaders of tomorrow, we are
grateful for the opportunity to help them as they learn
valuable life lessons through athletics.
Indiana University
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 410 IUHOOSIERS.com
different IHSAA member schools participate in high
school athletics. From our perspective, participation in Schedule of Events
athletics is an integral part of the educational process. Times are approximate for both days
At the IHSAA we believe 3 p.m. Pole Vault, Long Jump, Discus
that the athletic arena is an 3:30 High Jump, Shot Put
extension of the classroom. 4:15 3200 M Relay Finals
The national organization 5:00 100 M Dash Trials
for high school athletics, the 5:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdle Trials
5:40 200 M Dash Trials
National Federation of State 6:10 Opening Ceremonies
High School Associations 6:15 100 / 110 M High Hurdles Finals
(NFHS) has used the slogan, 6:25 100 M Dash Finals
“Athletics, the other half of 6:35 1600 M Run
education.” We believe that 6:45 400 M Relay
7:05 400 M Dash
is a very accurate adage. 7:20 300 M Low / Intermediate Hurdles
There are many things to be 7:45 800 M Run
learned through athletics that may not be a part of the 8:05 200 M Dash Finals
regular classroom setting including lessons such as, 8:15 3200 M Run
self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the importance 8:30 1600 M Relay
of dedication and commitment. Each of these can Athletic Training Staff
have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether
it’s their ability to deal with success or overcome great Program Credits
adversity, the important lessons learned will last a Publisher
lifetime. Each experience helps shape who one is and Blake Ress, Commissioner
who they will become.
Editor
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the Editorial Assistance
principles of fair play and impartiality form the core of Kristy Murphy, Sports Administration Intern
our value system.
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Cordially,
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Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner

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