Postseason Qualifying ("State Series") 

Who advances to the postseason/playoffs?

In all sports (with the exception of Football and Competitive Cheerleading), teams that have elected to participate in the FHSAA post-season prior to the beginning of a season are eligible to qualify their way into and/or compete in their respective District Tournament/Event. The District Tournament/Event is seen as the first stage of the post-season for each sport. The District Tournament/Event Champion will then advance to the Regional or State Championship round. In some team sports, additional spots may be secured through a team's regular season FHSAA Power Ranking. For individual sports, when an individual's team does not qualify as a whole, additional spots may be secured through their individual finish. 

Advancement procedures to the Regional Tournament and subsequently the State Championship Events are unique to each sport and can be found in the Administrative Procedures located on the Rules & Publication page.

Who advances to the postseason/playoffs in Football?

For classes 1R (Rural), qualification for the State Series is based solely on a team's final FHSAA Power Ranking from the regular season. In Classes 1S-4S and 1M-4M, automatic qualification for the State Series is provided to each District Champion, which is based on a regular season round robin of head to head competition against District opponents. Remaining tournament at large spots will be secured based on a team's final regular season FHSAA Power Ranking. For more information on advancement in the sport of Football, please review the Administrative Procedures Manual 3.3. 
 
Who advances to the postseason/playoffs in Competitive Cheerleading?

Teams that have elected to participate in the FHSAA post-season prior to the beginning of the season are eligible to compete in their respective Regional Event. Regardless of their Region, all teams will be divided into a division based on their team makeup and performance type. In order to advance to the FHSAA State Championship Event, a team will need to secure a predetermined qualifying number at their Regional Event. For more information on advancement in the sport of Competitive Cheerleading, please review the competitive cheerleading sport manual.

How are Classifications for my school determined, and how do I access them?

Classifications, also referred to as District Assignments throughout various FHSAA publications, are determined by sport and are based solely on school enrollment size and geography. Set for two years, Policy 12 of the FHSAA Handbook provides more information about each sport. To view current classifications, please visit the sport page and click on the link labeled "Classifications" in the top right.   


 

Postseason Hosting

Who gets to be the host in the District rounds?

The District Tournament/Event host is determined by all competing teams in that District prior to the start of the season. Members of each District are required to meet annually to vote on this decision to determine a host site/location. Some Districts may choose to host the entire tournament event all at one site, while others may choose to alternate sites/locations for each round until a District champion is crowned. 

Who hosts a Regional meet/event in individual sports? 

For individual sports, Regional event sites are selected from propsosals that have been submitted to the FHSAA prior to the start of season.  

Which team is going to host in the Regional rounds of the playoffs for team sports? 

Regional round hosting in the sports of baseball, basketball, flag football, lcarosse, soccer, softball, beach volleyball, boys volleyball, girls volleyball and water polo will be based on the FHSAA Power Rankings. In all Regional rounds of these sports, the higher seed will be designated as the host. For more clarification on this and other hosting procedures, please review the administrative procedures located on the Rules & Publication page.

Postseason Event Ticketing

Where can I purchase tickets for an upcoming District or Regional Event?

All District & Regional Tournament/Events that charge admission will have tickets availbale via GoFan, the FHSAA's Official Digital Ticketing provider. To purchase tickets, please search the host school's team page. GoFan Digital Ticketing offers a contactless, fast and easy check-out user experience, where your mobile device becomes your ticket. For specific questions and event information, please contact the host school directly. Tickets may still be sold on location at the discretion of the host school, so please reach out to the host school or location to confirm in advance.   

Where can I purchase tickets to a State Championship Event?

All State Championship Events will require a ticket of admission for every spectator over the age of three, with the exception of both the Golf and Tennis State Championships, which are Free events. For most events, tickets can be purchased via GoFan, the FHSAA's Official Digital Ticketing provider by searching "FHSAA" as the school. Due to exclusive ticketing Agreements in place at major sporting and entertainment venues, tickets at multiple events may need to be purchased directly through the venue. Tickets for all events will be sold by session, or per day. For more event information, including specific ticketing information, please visit the sport page from the drop down menu above. 

If an Event is rescheduled, who do I contact?

In the unfortunate occurance that an event is rescheduled, please reach out to the host school or venue directly for more information. 

If an Event is cancelled or I have a ticketing issue, who do I contact?

Please refer to your initial point of purchase. If you have purchased tickets from GoFan Digital Ticketing, please reach out to their customer service fan support directly. If you purchased tickets directly from a host school or on location, please reach out directly to the host school. Finally, if you purchased tickets for a state championship event not on GoFan (i.e. TicketMaster, RP Funding Center, etc.), please reach out to the venue's ticket office directly for more information. 
 

State Championship Event Broadcast/Live Stream

How do I know if the state championship event is going to be brodadcast or live streamed?

The FHSAA maintains a partnership with the NFHS Network to live stream most championship events on the internet. If a state championship event is going to have a live stream available on any platform, direct links will be advertised in the information section on that particular sport page. Currently, outside of football, there are no broadcasts outside set to take place via public access, cable, or satellite television. 

What do I need to do so I can watch/access the event?

If an event is going to be live streamed, please follow the appropriate link on the sport page to access the provider's website of your chosen event. Please be aware that you will need to ensure your viewing device meets the minimum requirements and that you have completed any transaction/subscription fees prior to accessing. Please note that some games may be adjusted to start later than posted due to scheduling issues (like weather or overtimes in previous games).  

How can I purchase a copy of a live streamed contest or event? 

If the contest or event was live streamed on the NFHS Network, you will access their store directly to purchase a DVD or digital copy of the game after the event concludes. If the event took place on the Spectrum platform or any other platform, please reach out to media@fhsaa.org for DVD purchasing instructions. Please be sure to include the classsifcation, specific matchup, and event date in your email.

State Championship Event Merchandise & Photographs

How can I purchase state championship merchandise like t-shirts, hats, and other apparel?

Team IP is the official merchandiser of the FHSAA and is present at all state championship events. For your convenience, they have also setup an online store that can be accessed all year long. 

Who should I contact if a name is spelled wrong on my championship apparel item? 

Please reach out to Team IP directly to see what accomodations they can make. Please note, all names are provided directly from the schools on their provided rosters. To ensure accuracy prior to the event, please contact your team's coach or school athletic director to properly verify spellings. 

Where can I purchase team and action photographs from a championship event? 

The FHSAA maintains a partnership with multiple photographers to provide team, action, and overall event photography at championship events. If a state championship event is going to have a photographer available, a direct link will be advertised in the information section on that particular sport page. For access to galleries along with purchasing instructions, please go to the photgrapher's website(s) or visit them at an onsite kiosk, which are available at several championship events. 
 

Allegations and Complaints

How do I file an allegation of cheating, recruiting, or an impermissible benefit?

Please contact a member of the eligibility and compliance department or complete the allegation form. Please note, that while you are not required to provide contact information or sign your name, anonymous allegations will make the review process significantly longer.   

How do I file a complaint on the FHSAA? 

Please contact the Public Liaison Advisory Committee (PLAC) at publicinput@fhsaa.org. 
 

Membership

My school is interested in becoming a member school, where can I find more information? 

The FHSAA is a membership driven organization that is made up of member schools who have all chosen to participate under the same rules and regulations. Please visit the membership page for more information on becoming a member. 
 

Officials

I am interested in becoming a registered official, what do I need to do? 

Please follow these step by step instructions and visit the officials page for more information. 

Archived Information

Where can I locate State Series ("post-season") event results from a previous school year?

The FHSAA championship record books for each sport can be found on their respective sport page by selecting the "Results Archives" tab. For more detailed result information, including tournament brackets and championship event box scores for select sports, please visit the championship results archives. Please note: electronic results may not available for all years and sports.  

Where can I locate former governance meeting agendas and minutes from a previous school year?

All FHSAA governance commitees, which include the Board of Directors, Representative Assembly, and all Advisory Committees, maintain current year agendas and meeting minutes via their respective page. For any archived meeting agendas and minutes that are available electronically, please visit the FHSAA governance archives. 

Where can I locate archived FHSAA.com story headlines?

FHSAA.com story headlines are archived here. Any former headlines prior to August of 2020, may not be available.  
 

Internships

Does the FHSAA offer internship opportunities to college students?

Yes, internship positions are open to current college students during each of the traditional Fall & Spring semesters. Please visit the internship program page for more information and for how to apply.
 

Sponsorships

Where can I find  more information about becoming an approved sponsor or vendor?

Please contact Quinten Ershock, and visit the corporate sponsorship page for more information.