The NFHS Voice ... the Executive Director's message about concussions in high school football
October 16, 2019 - When it comes to the long-term effects of concussions in sports, there is a wide range of information published – almost on a daily basis. Unfortunately, much of the media coverage as it relates to high school sports – and particularly the sport of football – is misleading. Please click on the headline-link above to read the editorial from the NFHS's Executive Director.
NIAA partners with HomeTown Ticketing for on-line postseason tournament sales
October 10, 2019 - For immediate release: NIAA partners with HomeTown Ticketing!
RENO NEVADA. – The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and HomeTown Ticketing, the leading online ticketing platform for schools and athletic conferences, announced the signing of a multi-year agreement. HomeTown Ticketing will serve as the Exclusive Digital Ticketing Partner for the NIAA, allowing fans to purchase tickets to NIAA championship events directly on the NIAA website. Please click on the headline-link above to access the news release.
NFHS Executive Director's Update for October, 2019
October 9, 2019 - Please click on the headline-link above to read about all of the happenings within the National Federation of State High School Associations, courtesy of Executive Director Karissa Niehoff. The NFHS is the umbrella/parent organization of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), the non-profit governing body of high school athletics in the Silver State.
Vizual Edge partners with the NIAA
October 7, 2019 - The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and Vizual Edge, a leading visual performance research and development company, announced today the signing of a four-year agreement. Vizual Edge will serve as the official visual training tool of the NIAA. Vizual Edge’s flagship Edge Trainer utilizes technology previously reserved for professional athletes to improve timing, balance, hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and decision making. Please click on the headline-link above to read more about the Vizual Edge - NIAA partnership.
NFHS Activities Month set for October
September 26, 2019 - The annual celebration of National High School Activities Month begins next week for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its 51 member state high school associations. The month-long celebration in October offers the NFHS membership and the nation’s 19,500 high schools an opportunity to recognize the contributions and benefits young people experience by participation in sports and performing arts. Each week of the October celebration places an emphasis on vital aspects of high school activity programs. Those areas include National Sportsmanship, Fan Appreciation and Public-Address Announcers Week (October 1-5), National Performing Arts Activities Week (October 6-12), National Coaches/Sponsors/Advisors/Officials Week (October 13-19) and National Community Service/Youth Awareness Week (October 20-26). Please click on the headline-link above to read more.
NIAA Board of Control's meeting packet for September 24-25, 2019
September 19, 2019 - The regular 2019 fall season meeting of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Board of Control is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m., at the Clark County School District’s Curriculum & Professional Development Building (3950 South Pecos-McLeod) in Las Vegas, Nevada (89121), with a telephonic connection to the NIAA Office (1188 Victorian Plaza Circle) in Sparks, Nevada (89431). Members of the public may attend the meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at either location. The meeting will continue Wednesday, September 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Palace Station Hotel – casino (2411 West Sahara Avenue) in Las Vegas. This will be an in-person meeting only with no telephonic connection. Please click on the headline-link above to access the meeting's packet.
NIAA Board of Control's meeting agenda for September 24-25, 2019
September 17, 2019 - The regular 2019 fall season meeting of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Board of Control is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m., at the Clark County School District’s Curriculum & Professional Development Building (3950 South Pecos-McLeod) in Las Vegas, Nevada (89121), with a telephonic connection to the NIAA Office (1188 Victorian Plaza Circle) in Sparks, Nevada (89431). Members of the public may attend the meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at either location. The meeting will continue Wednesday, September 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Palace Station Hotel – casino (2411 West Sahara Avenue) in Las Vegas. This will be an in-person meeting only with no telephonic connection. Please click on the headline-link above to access the meeting's agenda.
September 13, 2019
NIAA Realignment Committee's meeting agenda for September 20, 2019
September 10, 2019
NIAA and Nevada Dairymen / Dairy Council of Nevada renew partnership!
September 11, 2019
NFHS Executive Director's Update for September, 2019
September 4, 2019
What is the biggest issue facing administrators & athletic directors in terms of game management?
August 19, 2019
NIAA Class(es) 3A & 4A (5A) rubric standings heading into the 2020-2022 realignment cycle
August 26, 2019
Participation in high school sports declines nationally for first time in three decades
August 22, 2019
NFHS Executive Director's Update for August, 2019
