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The Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association is one of two governing bodies of junior high sports in the state of Illinois.The  SIJHSAA was founded in 1921 and its first championship competition held was in basketball in 1928. The tourney was held in DuQuoin with Herrin winning the first championship. The SIJHSAA currently sponsors 23 "state" tournaments at the 8th grade level each year in the sports of baseball, softball, cross-country, basketball, bowling,  volleyball, golf and track.

E-mail the SIJHSAA • Visit the IESA Site • Visit the IHSA Site

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DECEMBER 13 - 15, 2024 (FRIDAY – SUNDAY)
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
STORE LOCATIONS: CARBONDALE, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, SPRINGFIELD, SOUTH COUNTY, PADUCAH AND EVANSVILLE 

From 12/13 – 12/15/2024, DICK’S Sporting Goods is offering SOUTHERN ILLINOIS JR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS a 20% off discount throughout the store. Grab all the gear you have been wanting!

The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout.

Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization.

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To Save on purchases all year, Click the Coupon Link Below
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SIJHSAA Jim Burnes Leadership Award

The SIJHSAA and Baysinger Architects are pleased to announce the opening of 2023-2024 nominations for the Jim Burnes Leadership Award.

The SIJHSAA is one of two organizations in Illinois that sponsors junior high athletics. It comprises over 180 schools throughout Southern Illinois and is divided into ten geographical regions.

This award is for 8th graders only and will be based on the following criteria: GPA, sports participation, community activities, specific honors, a typed essay, and recommendations from inside the school and community. Please be sure to look over the criteria and dates on the forms.

SIJHSAA Jim Burnes Leadership Award Information

Each school will get to nominate one person. The school athletic director will nominate this person. This person will also be the leadership award winner for their school and will receive a certificate from the SIJHSAA proclaiming them the Leadership Award winner from their school. The winner of this award will then proceed on to the regional level, where the winner will be honored with a plaque and a luncheon honoring their accomplishments.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Tracy Lauderdale at tlauderdale@sijhsaa.com

The SIJHSAA proudly salutes
these 8th-grade students on being named
2024 Regional winners for the annual Jim Burnes Leadership Award

The SIJHSAA would like to thank Baysinger Architects for their help in sponsoring this award.

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