**JJ - ATHLETIC PROGRAMS**
**Last Updated Date:** 05/27/2014
**Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006
The South Hadley School Committee recognizes the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association as the official organization for regulating and conducting athletic events, contests and tournaments at the high school and at the middle school.
MIAA is responsible for enforcement of rules relative to the eligibility of athletes for participation in interschool athletic events at the high school level and for recommending changes in rules.
MIAA is the policy-making body which has final decision on formation and interpretation of all rules governing interscholastic athletics in the Commonwealth.
**Policy References:**
LEGAL REF.: M.G.L. 71:47