The SDHSAA has been a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations since 1923.

Fall Sports Dates

The following are the first allowable dates for practice and competition.

  First Practice First Competition

Boys "A" & “AA” Golf

August 11th August 16th

Girls Tennis

August 11th August 23rd

Boys & Girls Cross Country

August 18th August 29th

Football

August 18th August 29th

Competitive Cheer & Dance

August 4th September 1st

Volleyball

August 18th August 29th

Cheer and Dance Coaching Education Classes

Click here (Updated 8/6) for a list of sites and dates for various Sideline Cheer, Competitive Cheer, and Competitive Dance coaching education classes. The AACCA Safety Certification and the Spirit Program Management are required for Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance coaches for the 2008-09 school year. AACCA Safety Certification is required for any Sideline Cheer coach whose squad does any stunting. Sideline Cheer coaches have until 2009-10 to complete the requirement for Spirit Program Management. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Download registration forms (Click the class on the list provided above) and return to SDHSAA with registration fees.


The Open Enrollment Forms

Updated Open Enrollment Forms for the 2008/09 school year are now available in PDF and Word form.


SDHSAA Board of Directors Meeting

The Minutes for June 4th & 5th Meeting of the SDHSAA Board of Directors are now available.


SDHSAA Office Summer Hours
June 1st to August 8th Monday through Wednesday -  7:00 am to 4:30 pm
  Thursday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
  Friday - Office Closed
August 11th-August 29th Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
September 2nd Normal office hours resume - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Parental Involvement, Influence or Interference in Sports

Article by Diane Schumacher and Peggy Kellers


Physical Exam Forms

New Physical Exam Forms are now available.


Game Plan for Life

There are a number of “feel good“ videos about high school athletics currently on the market, but none as emotionally charged as this one. This 4-minute production captures the essence of high school athletics with fast-paced sports action, high energy music and special graphics. It opened the 1998 National Conference of High School Directors of Athletics in Las Vegas and received an overwhelming response. If you are looking for a piece that spotlights high school athletics and its values, then this video is a must. As with other NFHS videos, it is ideal for opening athletic banquets, booster club meetings, assemblies, civic club meetings, or parent meetings.

Game Plan for Life Video


SDHSAA Corporate Sponsors