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A Letter From The Commissioner

The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. is honored to provide support and
guidance to our 410 member schools in their offerings of education-based athletics to
over 160,000 Hoosier student-athletes. It is our belief that participation in these activities
wi ll shape the future leaders of our society whi le providing a fabric that will unite
communities across our great state.
The educational knowledge gained through participation in interscholastic athletics is
both critical and unique. Lessons of self-discipline, teamwork, tolerance, dedication,
sportsmanship and work ethic are a ll values acquired through participation in education-
based athletics. These attributes along with the understand ing that victory is not final and
that defeat is not fatal allows our young people to acquire valuable life lessons which are
appl icable in the real world.
Integrity is a characteristic that is most important to the IHSAA. An uncomprom ising
adherence to the principles of fair play, impartiality and good sportsmanship are at the
center of our co re values. Our objectives have remained constant for over a century
and take residence in the promotion of wholesome, amateur interscho lastic athletic
opportunities for the student-athletes of our member schools. It is why we promote the
II-I SAA as Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana.
The Association staff is most appreciative for the opportunity to serve our member
schools and wi II continue to provide the excellence in service our stakeholders have
come to expect. On behalf of the entire 11-ISAA fami ly, we extend our best wishes for
a successfu l school year. We hope you are looking forward to the events of the com ing
year with the same enthusiasm and energy that is held by the I 1-1 SAA stalT and Board of
Directors.
Cordially,
6o~½ Cr/,

Bobby Cox
Commissioner

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