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New York State Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations

Membership in this Federation shall be open to the following recognized Associations, representing secondary schools chartered by the New York State Education Department:

The purpose of this Federation shall be:

  • To coordinate the cooperative efforts of its member Associations to ensure fair interschool amateur competition among all schools.
  • To support each of its member Associations in the observance of good sportsmanship and ideals in cordial interschool relations.
  • To encourage maximum participation in a variety of appropriate athletic activities.
  • To assist in the proper interpretation, observance, and improvement in the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Governing Physical Education and Athletics so that interschool athletics are an integral part of the secondary school curriculum with competition conducted by secondary school authorities in conformance with the eligibility standards in the Regulations.
  • To protect student athletes from exploitation, commercialism, and professionalism in order to uphold the values of wholesome, clean, appropriate competition for boys and girls in our schools.
  • To participate in research and experimentation to strengthen programs and to improve safety in sports.
  • To cooperate in the development of high standards for officiating.
  • To support the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules adopted by the New York State Federation.

Separate Federation Championships are conducted in the following sports:

  • Cross Country - November
  • Boys & Girls Basketball - March
  • Golf - June

Federation Championships are conducted in conjunction with NYSPHSAA Championships in the following sports:

  • Girls Tennis – October/November
  • Girls Swimming – November
  • Girls Gymnastics – March
  • Wrestling – March
  • Boys Swimming - March
  • Boys & Girls Indoor Track – March
  • Boys & Girls Outdoor Track – June