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               Marketing &                                                                                                              The #ThisIsYourIHSAA and                  This is one example of how the Association


                                                                                                                                                                                  uses its advertising budget to generate
                                                                                                                                        #FaceOfSportsmanship campaigns
                                                                                                                                        continue to inspire and uplift student-
                                                                                                                                                                                  revenue for member schools through ticket
               Outreach                                                                                                                 athletes, coaches, and fans, celebrating the   sales—and remember: 98% of revenue from
                                                                                                                                        moments of triumph and camaraderie that
                                                                                                                                                                                  sectional round ticket sales for the Football
                                                                                                                                        define high school sports.
                                                                                                                                                                                  and Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments
                                                                                                                                                                                  are also returned to member schools.
                                                                                                                                        Tournament promotion campaigns serve
                                                                                                                                        as a rallying cry for communities to
                                                                                                                                        come together in support of their local
                                                                                                                                        teams, reinforcing the importance of
                                                                                                                                        school spirit and community pride. The
                                                                                                                                        Association aims to create an atmosphere
                                                                                                                                        of excitement and unity around high school
                                                                                                                                        athletics through targeted messaging and          ihsaa1
                                                                                                                                        engagement strategies.
               Free Resources for School
               Communities to Amplify the
               Association’s Mission                                                                                                           ihsaa1


               Beyond the realm of competition, the
               IHSAA extends its reach through many
               marketing and outreach initiatives
               designed to amplify its mission and engage
               with communities across the state.

               Through strategic campaigns and
               partnerships, the Association strives to
               promote sportsmanship, inclusivity, and
               the value of education-based athletics in
               shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

               At the heart of the outreach efforts lies                                                                                                                            #thisisyourihsaa
               the AD Toolkit, a comprehensive resource                                                                                                                             ihsaa1 When you buy a ticket to our
               designed to empower athletic directors and                                                                                                                           athletic events, you’re actually:
               administrators with the tools they need to
               help foster a culture of excellence within                                                                                                                           -Championing education-based athletics
               their schools. The “Champion of High                                                                                                                                 -Supporting our school
               School Sports” pin has been introduced as                                                                                                                            -Investing in student-athletes learning
               part of this initiative—a symbol of pride
               and commitment to the values that define
               education-based athletics.


               Anyone who protects, preserves, and promotes a student-athlete’s

               opportunity to participate in and grow from education-based

               athletics is considered a Champion of High School Sports. Those

               who are seen acting as a champion of high school sports are

               awarded this special and highly coveted pin.



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