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SECTION ONE THE PURPOSE OF THE IHSAA

The purpose of the IHSAA

is to encourage and direct

wholesome amateur athletics

in the high schools of Indiana.

In keeping with this mission, the IHSAA:

» Regulates, supervises and administers interschool athletic
activities among its member high schools as an integral part
of the secondary education program

» Cooperates with all agencies vitally concerned with the
health and educational welfare of secondary school students

» Determines qualifications of individual contestants, coaches
and officials

» Provides written communication to facilitate athletic rela-
tions among member-schools

» Establishes standards for eligibility, competition and sports-
manship while providing protection against exploitation of
schools or students

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