Who administers athletic programs under IHSAA/IGHSAU rules at the local level?

Who administers athletic programs under IHSAA/IGHSAU rules at the local level?

• A. Local schools
• B. IHSAA/IGHSAU national office
• C. State department of education
• D. Students

Answer: (A)

Local schools administer athletic programs under IHSAA/IGHSAU rules at the local level. The state associations set the rules, eligibility standards, and competition policies, but the day-to-day management—hiring coaches, scheduling games, enforcing eligibility, ensuring safety, and handling transportation and facilities—rests with the schools and their athletic departments. The national office handles broader, nationwide aspects rather than local operations, and the state department of education generally oversees overall education policy rather than running athletic programs. Students participate in activities, but the programs are run by the schools.

Local schools administer athletic programs under IHSAA/IGHSAU rules at the local level. The state associations set the rules, eligibility standards, and competition policies, but the day-to-day management—hiring coaches, scheduling games, enforcing eligibility, ensuring safety, and handling transportation and facilities—rests with the schools and their athletic departments. The national office handles broader, nationwide aspects rather than local operations, and the state department of education generally oversees overall education policy rather than running athletic programs. Students participate in activities, but the programs are run by the schools.