Palmetto Athletic Association (PAA) was founded in 2019 as an organization that would unify Independent non-profit organizations athletics and provide quality championship events to member organization throughout the state of
South Carolina. Our goal is to grow and emerge as the premier athletic association for independent non-profit organizations in South Carolina.
Vision Statement
Develop a nationally recognized community
of student-athletes with exceptional competitive opportunities for
participation and development of character.
Mission Statement
We
provide independent member organizations the resources and competitive
environment through mentoring based programs that establish a foundation for
excellence based on integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership.
What
We Do
PAA provides governance, leadership,
guidance, advocacy, professional development, and state championship tournaments
for its member organizations and the independent mentoring programs student athletes
in the state of South Carolina.
Benefits of PAA Membership include:
- Members working within the same set
of rules toward the same recognized championship
- Unified calendar and standardized
regions make scheduling easier
- All players eligible for All-State recognition
(Athletics & Academic)
- All players eligible for All-Star
Events
- All coaches recognized as certified
high school coaches in South Carolina
- Continued growth of PAA assures
increased excitement and exposure for independent member organization athletics
- More memberships and independent
member organizations involvement assures more consistency in state tournaments
for all sports
- Member organizations have a voice in
independent high school athletic programs
- Coaches and Athletic Directors from
member organizations have opportunity to serve on and chair sport committees
- PAA Competition Committee available
for advocacy and dispute resolution
- All coaches eligible for membership through
South Carolina Coaches Athletic Association Click Here
- Invitations to attend annual
membership conferences, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Access to state website, a
consolidated source for independent member organization athletic information
and updates
- Unified Youth League and Middle
School State Champions
- USA Football Certified Organization