Arkansas Activities Association
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The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) is the primary sanctioning body for high school sports in state of Arkansas. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association and 22 Christian schools who belong to the Heartland Christian Athletic Association , are included in membership.
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Abbreviation | AAA |
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Formation | 1904 |
Legal status | Association |
Purpose | Athletic/Educational |
Headquarters | 3920 Richards Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72117 |
Region served | Arkansas |
Membership | 300+ schools |
Official language | English |
Executive Director | Lance Taylor |
Affiliations | National Federation of State High School Associations |
Staff | 14 |
Website | www |
Remarks | (501) 955-2500 |
The Arkansas Activities Association, or "AAA," was founded in 1904 by seven high schools and colleges and was called the "Arkansas State Athletic Association." In 1912, the high schools separated from the colleges and became the "Arkansas Athletics Association." Membership increased rapidly, and eventually the name of the organization was changed to the "Arkansas Activities Association".[1]
The following member organizations exist within AAA:
- Athletic Directors: Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association (AHSAAA)
- Coaches: Arkansas High School Coaches Association (AHSCA)
- Officials: Arkansas Officials Association (AOA)