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Wes Ellis, Harrison High School 2025 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - Award of MeritThe Award of Merit is presented by the NIAAA to an individual in recognition of outstanding leadership and personal commitment to the values of interscholastic athletics. THE NIAAA Board of Directors selects this recipient, and the award is given only in those years when the board deems there is a candidate worthy of this honor. It is the NIAAA’s highest individual award. |
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2025-2026 GHSA Packet (includes physical forms)
Interscholastic / Extracurricular Activities Code of Conduct (IDF-R)
Student-Parent Athletic Handbook
Booster Organization Resource Guide
CCSD High School Color Guide (including Pantone Colors)
GHSA Lifetime Pass Application
Concussion Management (JGFGB)
GHSA - Eligibility
In order for a student to participate in high school athletics with Cobb County School District, the student will need to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the GHSA Constitution. Eligibility requirements are listed under By-Law 1.0 - Student. Please note some local schools require annual physical to be dated after April 1st as mentioned in By-Law 1.41 (a). CCSD Board Policy IDE-R (Rule A.1.) does not allow 8th graders to participate in high school athletics. GHSA Constitution
CCSD Board Policies affecting student athletes
- IDE-R Co-Curricular Activities Board Policy IDE-R (Section I)
- IDFA Gender Equity in Sports Board Policy IDFA (Section I)
- IDFB-R Sportsmanship Board Policy IDFB-R (Section I)
- IDF-R Interscholastic Activities (Code of Conduct) Board Policy IDF-R (Section I)
- JGFGB Concussion Management Board Policy JGFGB (Section J)
Online Athletic Registration
Online Athletic Registration for the upcoming school year opens on April 1st. Students who wish to participate in high school athletics should complete the registration which can be accessed through Parent Vue (grades 8-12). Specific questions about your student’s Athletic Registration should be directed to the local high school.
Positive Athlete Program
Cobb County is participating in the Positive Athlete Program which recognizes athletes for being a positive influence. Please take a moment to visit their website and nominate a positive athlete you know! There is a link at the bottom of the page for nominations.
http://georgia.positiveathlete.org/awards/cobb-county/
What Is Positive Athlete Georgia?
Positive Athlete Georgia is a movement by high-character professional athletes tied to Georgia professional and collegiate sports teams to promote the benefits of “positivity” to young athletes. These athletes believe it is crucial to begin shaping the futures of young athletes for life skills beyond athletic competition and to learn how to give back to their community. Current and former professional athletes are members of this organization, and high school athletes will be invited to join based on being nominated by a coach, school administrator, parent or fan for the annual Georgia Positive High School Athlete Awards.
Retiree Lifetime Athletic Pass
Cobb County Schools would like to offer you the opportunity to receive a Lifetime Athletic Pass as a thank you for your many dedicated years of service to the students of Cobb County. To receive a Retiree Lifetime Athletic Pass, please send an email to Pam Orvino at pamela.orvino@cobbk12.org with your name, address, position with CCSD at time of retirement, and date of retirement.
Other Important Links
"NCAA Clearinghouse Online Information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities..."
"The GHSA is a voluntary organization composed of 385 public and private high schools. It strives to promote good sportsmanship and a cooperative spirit among its member schools. It endeavors to maintain high standards so that each pupil competing in each school is on the same basis. In the field of athletics its interest is the safety of the participants; it is on this principle that its athletic rules are based."
"The mission of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is to serve its members and its related professional groups by providing leadership and national coordination for the administration of interscholastic activities which will enhance the educational experiences of high school students and reduce risks of their participation."
GHSA Forms can be found at: www.ghsa.net
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