North Dakota High School Activities Association

is a non-profit organization, which exists to contribute to the education of high school boys and girls of North Dakota.  Our services include administering a program of interscholastic activities, clinics, contests and festivals among our member schools.  We work to elevate the standards of good sportsmanship and encourage growth in good citizenship, not only of high school students, but also of all others who come in contact with the school activities.  Protecting member schools, students and personnel from exploitation by special interest groups is part of our mission.  We encourage pride in scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activities program.  We strive to supplement the dramatic, literary, music and physical education programs of member schools, giving due emphasis to those tendencies which promise best to promote the mental and physical health and social well being of all students.

Retirement Celebrations

After 34 years of service to NDHSAA, Sheryl Solberg will be retiring on June 30th, 2012.  A retirement social will be held for Sheryl on June 7, 2012 in Valley City.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Ed Lockwood, Fargo Public Schools Athletic Director, will be retiring on June 30th, 2012.  A retirement social will be held for Ed on June 21, 2012 in Fargo.  CLICK HERE for more information. 

Please contact Brenda Schell if you would like a retirement announcement posted.
brenda.schell@sendit.nodak.edu

Spring Tournament Information

Fine Arts	Sports
Speech	Baseball	Softball
Music	Golf (Boys')	Tennis (Girls')
A Plays	Golf (B Girls')	Track & Field (Boys')
	Soccer (Girls')	Track & Field (Girls')

Mandatory Fall Administrator Meetings 

NDHSAA will host mandatory Administrator meetings in August of 2012. Each member school must send at least one representative which may be a superintendent, principal, or activities/athletic director. 

Coaches are also welcome to attend. Each school not in attendance at one of the meetings will be required to pay a $50 non-attendance fee.  The meetings will cover information pertinent to administration of NDHSAA sponsored activities, Constitution & By-Laws, general regulations, and publications covering all activities shall also be reviewed.

All meetings are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time with locations  listed.

                      • August 1 - Valley City High School Activities Center
                      • August 7 - Dickinson Badlands Activity Center                     
                      • August 9 - Larimore High School Commons
                      • August 14 - Minot State University Room 104
                      • August 16 - Bismarck Ramkota Heart/Missouri River Room

Annual Sport Physicals Required

CLICK HERE for pdf of the NDHSAA physical form and instructions.  A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15 to be valid for participation the following school year.

Coaches' Certification

On November 5, 2009 the National Federation of State High School Associations launched its National Coach Certification Program. CLICK HERE for a document that explains the process of becoming a Level 1 Accredited Interscholastic Coach. 

Coaches' Education - NDHSAA Strongly Encourages All Member Schools Adopt Coaching Education Program

Click HERE for NFHS Learn

Over the past 2 years, the NDHSAA Board of Directors studied mandatory coaches education which included member schools input.  At the January, 2011 General Assembly Supt. Steve Swiontek presented a report on behalf of the Coaches Education Committee stating that the Board voted NDHSAA shall strongly encourage all member schools adopt a coaching education program that contains the following:
    • National Federation Fundamentals of Coaching
    • First Aid through Red Cross or any organization offering training
    • CPR training every five years
    • Training in Concussion recognition and management

Concussion Management Information

Click HERE for Concussion Management Information

Employment Opportunities within NDHSAA Member Schools

Member schools wishing to post opportunities on the NDHSAA public site should email brenda.schell@sendit.nodak.edu with pertinent information. CLICK HERE for current openings.

Heat Index Information

Click HERE for Heat Index chart and information.

In Season Charitable Contest Guidelines

Click HERE for Guidelines

NFHS Medical Advisory Information

NFHS Concussion Management Guide
A Parent's Guide to Concussions
General Guidelines for Sports Hygiene
2010-Risk Minimization Rules
Sports Related Skin Infections Position Statement and Guidelines
2012 NFHS_SMAC_Heat_Acclimatization_and_Heat_Illness_Prevention_Position_Statement

NFHS Offers Free Courses

NFHS is offering free courses to coaches and parents.
• Concussion in Sports - What You Need To Know
• Sportsmanship
• The Role of the Parent in Sports
Click HERE for NFHS Learn to access courses

Online Clinic Completions

Click HERE for online clinic completions for all sports and activities.

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