The 2015 TSSAA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected. Eight new members will be inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame at the annual luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro on Saturday, April 18, 2015.

Two administrators, three coaches, two officials, and one contributor will be inducted that day to join others in the annual gathering of those selected since the process began in 1982.

Those being inducted at this year's luncheon are: Dan Black, administrator from Bradford; the late V. F. Goddard, administrator from Alcoa; Bob Edens, coach from Lewisburg; Charlie Harper, coach from Brentwood; Ernie Smith, coach from Nashville; Doug Dennett, official from Hixson; James Herbert, official from Memphis; and Wanda Belt, contributor from Madison.

TSSAA Heat Policy - Modifications for Cross Country Competition when the Heat Index is 95°-104°

Athletes should have access to unlimited water before and after competition. Athletes should be monitored closely for signs of heat illness following the conclusion of the competition. Athletes should be encouraged to re-hydrate and seek shade as soon as the competition is complete.

Automatic Qualifiers and At-Large Qualifiers 

Automatic Qualifers and At-Large Qualifiers

Automatic Qualifiers and At-Large Qualifiers 

Automatic Qualifiers and At-Large Qualifiers

Practice begins Must practice 3 days before preseason scrimmages. After team is eliminated from tournament series, coaches may be involved in a coaching capacity with students in their school in summer programs or on non-school teams.

Voted to accept proposed four year contract extension from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to host the BlueCross Spring Fling.  The current contract for both events goes through 2013.  This will extend both events through the 2016-17 school year.

All decisions below by the Board of Control will take effect for the 2013-14 through 2016-17 classification period.

Proposal from Red Bank High School in A-AA Track and Field

BlueCross Spring Fling℠ begins in Murfreesboro next week, when 4,200 student athletes will compete for state titles in baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and track and field. This year, BlueCross is inviting fans to show their school spirit on Twitter, by playing Tweet Your Team. 

Tweet Your Team is a social media contest that encourages fans to get out their phones and cheer on their favorite school on Twitter.  Participants will be playing for a chance to win their school a $1,000 donation from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.

 Basic TSSAA rules for the 2011-2012 track season that all coaches need to know. 

Cross Country Update 

Please review information pertaining to cross country in the 2011-12 TSSAA Handbook.  You may, also, access this at TSSAA.org  As voted by the coaches and approved by the TSSAA Board of Control, the State Cross Country Meets will be 5 Kilometers (3.1 Miles).  The regional meets shall be 3 Miles or 5 Kilometers. 

1. Roll Call

1. Approved Minutes of the June Board of Control Meeting

3.    Voted to authorize the Executive Director to select sites and make plans for conducting regional and state tournaments or meets in golf, tennis, cross country, track and field, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer and bowling. 

The TSSAA Board of Control will meet from June 14-16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Murfreesboro.  The meeting on Tuesday, June 14 will begin at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting on Wednesday, June 15 will begin at 8:00 a.m.  If needed, the Board will meet beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16.  

TACA T&F Committee had a very productive meeting and here are the minutes. 

 February 16, 2011 - The Tennessee Secondary School 

Athletic Association (TSSAA) proudly announces their partnership with 

the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. (SUDIA), making 

chocolate milk the “Official Beverage” of the TSSAA.   

This unique partnership provides an opportunity for the TSSAA and SUDIA to promote a healthy lifestyle, 

which includes enjoying three servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy each day as recommended by the U.S. 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

 1. Roll Call

2. Approved Minutes of Previous Meeting

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MINUTES

December 8, 2010

Hermitage, Tennessee

The TSSAA Legislative Council will meet at the state office in Hermitage on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.  The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.  The agenda for the meeting is below.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AGENDA

December 8, 2010

Hermitage, Tennessee

Minutes of Last Meeting

The TSSAA Board of Control will meet at the TSSAA office in Hermitage at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 18.  The agenda for the meeting is below.

Richard McWhirter of Clarksville has been named to the position of Assistant Executive Director with the TSSAA. He comes to TSSAA after serving as the Activities Coordinator for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for the past five years.  He will oversee the sports of Track & Field and Football.

Board of Control voted to authorize the Executive Director to select sites and make plans for conducting regional and state tournaments or meets in golf, tennis, cross country, track and field, baseball, softball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, and bowling.  

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is implementing a new concussion policy that all member schools must follow beginning with the 2010-11 school year.  The TSSAA Board of Control passed the policy unanimously during a conference call on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.