MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER
As we start the 2025-2026 school year, I am reminded of the
lasting impact of education-based athletics in shaping character,
inspiring teamwork, and building community. Each new season
brings with it new hope, brand new goals, and the continued
promise that interscholastic sports offer something deeply
meaningful to every participant—whether student-athlete, coach,
official, administrator, or supporter.
This handbook represents more than policies, rules, and
regulations. It reflects our shared commitment to integrity, safety,
fairness, and opportunity across every level of interscholastic
competition. Within these pages are the frameworks that ensure a
level playing field and uphold the values that define North Carolina
High School Athletics (NCHSAA).
As Commissioner, I want to extend my deep gratitude to our member schools,
administrators, and coaches who work tirelessly to make a positive impact in the lives of
young people. The challenges we face in today’s educational and athletic environment are
complex—but so too is our determination to meet them with clarity, consistency, and
compassion.
The 2025–2026 year will continue to demand innovation, flexibility, and unity from all of
us. So, let us approach this year with a renewed focus on sportsmanship, academic
excellence, and the physical and emotional well-being of our student-athletes.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication! Together, we honor the purpose of the
NCHSAA: to provide equitable opportunities, foster lifelong values, and promote excellence
through education-based athletics.
Best wishes!
Que Tucker
NCHSAA Commissioner
Que Tucker
Commissioner
NCHSAA