With fall practices underway this week, a reminder to be aware of the signs of heat illness and heat stroke. #IHSAA
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Recapping last week's IHSAA Girls, Unified, & Boys Track and Field State Finals Action!
Congratulations to all participants on an outstanding season! Very special thanks to our host, North Central High School!
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Also thanks to Double Edge Media, Official Photographer of the IHSAA! Check out more shots from this weekend's action at https://t.co/yb7HiOb3zL!
Photo Creds:
Darnell Scott, David Dixon, and Jeff Brown - Double Edge Media
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When the rivalry is heated, the stands are packed, and you’re down to the final out …
ALWAYS be a good sport, no matter which way it goes:
Humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
#FaceOfSportsmanship
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A Letter from the Commissioner
My father was an Indiana State Policeman. A real Road Trooper.
While I grew up with an appreciation and admiration for law enforcement, I also grew up in the 60s and 70s. When it came to people’s thoughts on the police (or “the man”, for that matter) there were a lot of parallels with today’s world. In a word: polarizing.
Nevertheless, having a parent who served his community, tried his best to do right, and helped make Indiana a better place gives me a sense of pride I won’t attempt to put into words.
The 2025-26 school year has also brought about a lot to be proud of for Indiana and the IHSAA. One achievement that means a lot to me is the expansion of the Association’s relationship with the Indiana State Police. Our organizations share a lot in common: we’re both regulatory institutions, we’ve both been described as “polarizing” (especially if you’ve been on social media following the May 4 IHSAA Board Meeting), and we both serve our Hoosier communities in all 92 Indiana counties.
I think about comparisons between the ISP and the IHSAA a lot. For any regulatory institution, you’re rarely portrayed as “the nice guy” when it comes to general public perception. Afterall, when you’re the one enforcing the rules—whether it be issuing a ticket for speeding or ruling on a question of eligibility—whoever is on the receiving end of the (sometimes) bad news isn’t likely to walk away with warm, fuzzy feelings. On a human level, that’s difficult to deal with time and again.
It can be hard to keep in mind that a lawless society is no society at all, and that rules are enforced for the protection of everyone. It’s especially hard when you know that the rules can’t be perfect. And the fact is, not all of the IHSAA’s 100+ bylaws are perfect. Our rules have to apply to the top 1%, the bottom 1%, and the 98% in between. Naturally, someone is going to find an issue with that range of coverage.
But honestly, how could our rules be perfect? They were made by people. There’s only been one perfect person to walk this earth. And I promise you, my mother was never a member of the IHSAA’s Board of Directors.
As imperfect as the IHSAA bylaws are, though, they are designed to protect education-based athletics. Despite the occasional social forum that says otherwise, we are not in the business of punishing schools or student-athletes. Our rules and regulations are put together by leaders who try to do right and make Indiana education-based athletics better.
And what makes it even better is this: our bylaws are not set in stone. There is a process to change them. They are voted on by 19 elected representatives from all 412 member schools, all of whom are working to serve their Hoosier communities. In fact, over the past five years, there have been over 30 major changes to our Association’s bylaws.
As polarizing as some of the IHSAA rules and rule changes may be made out to be, I have a tremendous amount of respect for our team dedicated to enforcing, upholding, and following them. From our Board of Directors to our staff in the IHSAA office, to our member school personnel and families who do the right thing—I’m proud to work with you in the mission of education-based athletics.
In service,
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
#ThisIsYourIHSAA
⚾️Sectional 57 first round at @apajetnation (Memorial Field) also postponed to tomorrow. @ISDOrioles faces Purdue-Broad Ripple at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Jets vs. @LionsAthletics
Playyyyyyyyy ball! The IHSAA Baseball and Softball Sectionals are in full swing this week.
Don’t make an error by missing the chants, the walk offs, and the postseason magic.
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"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!"
Now, like the winner of the #Indy500, IHSAA state champions drink milk, too, thanks to the American Dairy Association of Indiana! 🏆🥛
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Refuel, Rehydrate, Repair with Milk, the Official Beverage of the #IHSAA!
From kickoff to credentials, @IvyTechCC is here to help Hoosiers succeed!
Ivy Tech’s Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment programs let students kickstart college and their careers while still in high school.
That’s a win for EVERYONE!
#FaceOfSportsmanship
At athletic events, always remember who you are representing.
Does your behavior reflect the values of your school and community?
#FaceOfSportsmanship
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