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Welcome to this

championship event

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. Special Thanks To Our Host
The Legends of Indiana Golf Course
Currently in Indiana, over 160,000 students from 410 www.legendsofindiana.com
different IHSAA member schools participate in high Jim Fazio, Course Designer
school athletics. From our perspective, participation in
athletics is an integral part of the educational process. State Finals Personnel
At the IHSAA we believe Tournament Director
that the athletic arena is an Bobby Cox, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
extension of the classroom. PGA Professional and Director of Golf
The national organization Ted Bishop
for high school athletics, the
National Federation of State Head Professional
High School Associations Ryan Ford, Tony Clecak
(NFHS) has used the slogan, PGA Head Teaching Professional
“Athletics, the other half of Scott Downing
education.” We believe that Assistant Professional
is a very accurate adage. Kyle Cramer, Ted Davidson, and Holly Shupe
There are many things to be Membership and Events
learned through athletics that may not be a part of the Ashely Davidson
regular classroom setting including lessons such as, Golf Course Superintendent
self-discipline, the value of teamwork, the importance Tim Kahle
of dedication and commitment. Each of these can
have a dramatic impact on today’s youth as they Food & Beverage Coordinator
prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether Cindy Bishop
it’s their ability to deal with success or overcome great IGA-PGA Rules Committee
adversity, the important lessons learned will last a Mike David
lifetime. Each experience helps shape who one is and Athletic Trainers
who they will become. Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic
Specialists
For an organization such as ours, integrity is of primary
importance. An uncompromising adherence to the Program Credits
principles of fair play and impartiality form the core of Publisher: Blake Ress, Commissioner
our value system. Editor: Chris Kaufman, Communications Director
Editorial Assistance: Kristy Murphy, IHSAA Intern
We hope you are looking forward to the 2008-09 Printing: Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
school year with the same anticipation and enthusiasm Photography: Visual Sports Network
as the IHSAA staff and Board of Directors. Cover Design: three-sixty group, Indianapolis
Pure, wholesome, amateur, educational, inexpensive, IHSAA
local high school athletics has always been the objec- P.O. Box 40650
tive. It is what we mean when we say…Pure Spirit. Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650
Pure Sport!
For state tournament results and latest Indiana high
Cordially, school sports information, visit the IHSAA website at
www.ihsaa.org
Blake Ress
IHSAA Commissioner
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