The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is a non-profit organization serving over 1,500-member senior and junior high schools and currently sponsoring 38 State Championship Tournaments and 2 Regional Tournaments. The NYSPHSAA serves its members by encouraging pupil participation through its various programs, promoting sportsmanship, promoting proper nutrition and health, maintaining standards of eligibility, and continually seeking data to support rule changes leading to the greater safety of high school athletes.
The NYSPHSAA office is located in Latham, New York in Albany County for access to state government offices. The Capital Region is conveniently located at the crossroads of the Northeast within one hour drive from the Adirondack State Park and parts of New England, and 2.5 hours from New York City.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of New York State Interscholastic athletic programs is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Successful programs develop individuals and teams by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility and citizenship