Abbreviation | MSHSL |
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Formation | 1916 |
Type | Volunteer; NPO |
Legal status | Association |
Purpose | Athletic/Educational |
Headquarters | 2100 Freeway Blvd. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 |
Region served | Minnesota |
Membership | 601 schools |
Executive Director | Erich Martens |
Affiliations | National Federation of State High School Associations |
Staff | 24 |
Website | mshsl.org |
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States.[1] The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools. Membership includes nearly 500 schools, including special schools, home schools, and 435 high schools.[2] The State High School League is an affiliate of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).[3]
The League also addresses sportsmanship, chemical health, scholarship recognition, and oversees tournament officials and judges.[4] The League provides educational programs for coaches.[4] The organization's operating revenue is derived from tournament ticket sales, broadcast rights, corporate sponsorship, and sale of tournament merchandise.[2]