Originally posted by Tim Shea:
Just thoughts:
Gutwrench -
- You've stated an adequate position on state classifications that, ultimately, revolves around the issues of what our state athletic board feels is paramount. Those being (and Mr. Salyer or someone with more detailed research capabilities to list the goals of the KSHSAA) to provide student athletes with OPPORTUNITY to compete at state level.
Tim Shea
The Kansas State High School Activities Association advocates principles and sponsors services which assure that the state’s middle level and high school students gain a balanced preparation for life, work, and post-secondary education.
Principles on Which Intended Outcomes are Based Principles advocated by the association are promotion of scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activity program, and development of effective citizenship through the practice of good sportsmanship.
Services to Accomplish the Mission Services provided by the association are:
1. sponsorship of educational workshops, seminars, conferences and publications designed to inform and positively influence students, parents, educators and community members in accordance with organizational principles;
2. administration of a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools;
3. protection of member schools from exploitation by special interest groups; and
4. communication with policy-making bodies to influence decisions consistent with association principles and operational standards.
