NIAAA Executive Director Mike Blackburn to Retire in January 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (February 24, 2022) – Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA, has announced his retirement as the executive director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), effective January 20, 2023. He will retire in his seventh year as executive director, after spending the previous 11 years as NIAAA associate executive director. Before joining the NIAAA as … Continued

Iowa Adds Girls High School Wrestling

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2022) – The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) Board of Directors voted unanimously to sanction girls wrestling as the organization’s 11th sport. The vote was made at the IGHSAU’s January 12 board of directors meeting and was announced prior to the start of the championship round of the IWCOA Girls … Continued

HDA Manufacturer Member Spotlight: Illumiwear

creates a complete customizable product collection that offers a fan experience while providing safety and charitable support. Manufactured in Marthasville, Missouri, each item contains an internal rechargeable LED light system and provides a $1 donation per item sold to the Best Buddies Jobs Program – the largest organization dedicated to seeking employment for those with … Continued