Sanctioning and Competition Between States

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) have adopted procedures and forms for sanctioning of interstate athletic events.

If your school attends or hosts invitational or tournaments which involve athletes/schools from out of state, please familiarize yourself with the sanctioning procedures.

Hosting? Your school files application for sanction, based on these requirements.

Approved Bordering State Events

Search for Non-Bordering (NFHS) Sanctioned Events

Attending? Your school must ensure that the contest is a sanctioned contest by completing the NOTICE of ENTRY below. Notices will be reviewed by the NYSPHSAA office and you will receive verification of your request.

If you have any questions on the sanctioning process e-mail (bhennessey@nysphsaa.org).

All sanction forms may be obtained from the NYSPHSAA web site, the National Federation website or by calling the NYSPHSAA office at 518.690.0771.

NOTICE of ENTRY (complete form below) See submitted Notices Of Entry with NYSPHSAA comments here

NYSPHSAA HANDBOOK, Eligibility Standard #13 INTERSTATE CONTESTS "A member school planning to participate in an interstate contest involving four (4) or more schools, or any interstate contest which is co-sponsored by an organization other than a member high school, must give notice of Entry to the NYSPHSAA, Inc. office so that the school may receive verification that the contest has been sanctioned. NOTE: Failure to comply with the above regulation may cause a team or individual to be ineligible from that date of participation for the remainder of that sport season."

New York State Public High School Athletic Association
8 Airport Park Boulevard · Latham, NY 12110

Phone: 1.518.690.0771 · Fax: 1.518.690.0775
Contact the NYSPHSAA

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association website strives to maintain current and accurate information
for its member schools and general public. However, since much of the information is provided by third parties,
the NYSPHSAA disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained at this website.

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		Sanctioning and Competition Between States The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) have adopted procedures and forms for sanctioning of interstate athletic events. If your school attends or hosts invitational or tournaments which involve athletes/schools from out of state, please familiarize yourself with the sanctioning procedures. Hosting? Your school files application for sanction, based on these requirements. Approved Bordering State Events Search for Non-Bordering (NFHS) Sanctioned Events Attending? Your school must ensure that the contest is a sanctioned contest by completing the NOTICE of ENTRY below. Notices will be reviewed by the NYSPHSAA office and you will receive verification of your request. If you have any questions on the sanctioning process e-mail (bhennessey@nysphsaa.org). All sanction forms may be obtained from the NYSPHSAA web site, the National Federation website or by calling the NYSPHSAA office at 518.690.0771. NOTICE of ENTRY (complete form below) See submitted Notices Of Entry with NYSPHSAA comments here NYSPHSAA HANDBOOK, Eligibility Standard #13 INTERSTATE CONTESTS "A member school planning to participate in an interstate contest involving four (4) or more schools, or any interstate contest which is co-sponsored by an organization other than a member high school, must give notice of Entry to the NYSPHSAA, Inc. office so that the school may receive verification that the contest has been sanctioned. NOTE: Failure to comply with the above regulation may cause a team or individual to be ineligible from that date of participation for the remainder of that sport season." Loading...
	New York State Public High School Athletic Association 8 Airport Park Boulevard · Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 1.518.690.0771 · Fax: 1.518.690.0775 Contact the NYSPHSAA The New York State Public High School Athletic Association website strives to maintain current and accurate information for its member schools and general public. However, since much of the information is provided by third parties, the NYSPHSAA disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained at this website.