IHSAA FAQS

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1. What is the Iowa High School Athletic Association?
2. What relationship does the IHSAA have with the State of Iowa?
3. Is Iowa the only state with separate organizations for boys’ and girls’ sports?
4. Who does the IHSAA work for?
5. Who makes the rules you create and follow?
6. What is your budget? And where does the money come from?
7. How much does the IHSAA charge its member schools?
8. Do member schools receive any funds from the IHSAA?
9. Who works for the IHSAA?
10. Does the IHSAA help with anything besides sports?
11. How do you set sport classifications?
12. What goes into the eligibility process for student-athletes?
13. What does “local control” mean?
14. Why don’t you sanction my favorite sport or activity?
15. I’ve always wanted to become a coach. How do I do that?
16. I’m interested in officiating, but I’m not sure where to start?
17. How do you select officials for games?
18. How can I watch my school in the playoffs and state tournament on TV?
19. Where can I find statistics and game results from IHSAA sports?
20. Do you have all-state awards or team rankings?