caution
Final State and Sectional Results for Cross Country, Fall Swimming Championships Now Posted
Go to Tournament Central for Results
Uniform Regulations
In pursuing its collective purpose, the MIAA secures uniform regulations and control of interscholastic participation in athletics throughout the state to provide equitable competition for students as an integral part of the education of secondary school students.
- Rules and Regulations Governing Athletics, are approved and adopted by the membership and published every other year in the MIAA Handbook.
- Member-schools willingly agree to be bound by these rules upon joining the Association. Specifically, prior to the first fall season contest, each principal and athletic director [for each member school] must read entirely, understand, abide by, and be prepared to enforce all rules, regulations, and policies contained within the MIAA Handbook.
- A process is established for member schools to amend the existing rules or propose new rules to be added.
The membership approves, agrees to abide by, revises and proposes new rules and regulations for this handbook.
Application of Process
The MIAA's governing body (Board of Directors), ensures that the association rules and regulations are upheld and followed by all member schools. Composed of elected representatives from the member-schools, the board's role is to serve as the chief regulatory authority. They interpret the rules relating to interscholastic athletics and enforce penalties for violations.
The Board of Directors delegates to the executive staff its power to impose and enforce penalties. The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the Association. The Executive Director shall have charge and direction of the day-to-day operation of the Association and shall act at all times in accordance with the established policies of the Association as interpreted by the Board of Directors.