Sunshine State Athletic Association
The Sunshine State AthleticAssociation (SSAA) is a high school athletic organization made up of schools located throughout Florida. The SSAA offers multiple sports focused on promoting good sportsmanship and fair play for participants, while maintaining high standards, a level playing field and the opportunity for success for all its members and student-athletes! The SSAA originally started as a single sport in 2008. Since our humble beginnings, the SSAA has grown to now offer Varsity Football(11-man & 8-man), Baseball, Softball, Golf, Cross Country, Indoor Volleyball, Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer, E-Sports and Track (2024).
Even with the phenomenal growth across all sports, our members continue to enjoy unmatched opportunities, great experiences, quality competition and unrivaled parity, while receiving personalized customer service and assistance. The SSAA proudly services 120+ member schools across Florida.
We're Hiring!!
The SSAA is looking for a new Director of Athletic Operations.
Clink the link below to view the job description.
Applications can be sent to Stuart@sunshinestateathletics.com
2024-2025 Spring Sports
| SPORTS | DATES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Championship | April 4, 2025 | Babcock Ranch | Carlos Merced- carlos@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Softball Championship | April 11-12, 2025 | Soldier's Creek (Sanford, FL) & Host Schools | Gage Brown- gage@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Baseball Championship | April 4-5, 2025 | Pat Thomas Stadium (Leesburg, FL) & Host Schools | Gage Brown- gage@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Girls Beach Volleyball Championship | April 11-12, 2025 | Hickory Point | Steph Martin- steph@sunshinestateathletics.com |
2025-2026 Fall Sports
| SPORTS | DATES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball Invitational | Aug 22-23, 2025 | Adventhealth Field House Winter Haven | Steph Martin- steph@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Cross Country Championship | September 20, 2025 | Holloway Park, Lakeland, FL | Carlos Merced-Cruz - carlos@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Golf Championship | September 19-20, 2025 | Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Lakeland, FL | Carlos Merced-Cruz - carlos@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Volleyball Championship | Oct. 3-4, 2025 | Adventhealth Field House Winter Haven | Steph Martin- steph@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Football Championship | Nov. 21-22, 2025 | The Villages High School | Gage Brown - gage@sunshinestateathletics.com |
2025-2026 Winter Sports
| SPORTS | DATES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer Championship | Jan. 9-10, 2026 | Host Schools | Steph Martin- steph@sunshinestateathletics.com |
| Basketball Championship | Jan. 16-17, 2026 | Adventhealth Field House Winter Haven | Carlos Merced-Cruz - carlos@sunshinestateathletics.com |
2025-2026 Spring Sports
| SPORTS | DATES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Volleyball Championship | April 10-11th, 2026 | Hickory Point | Steph Martin- steph@sunshinestateathletics.com |
SSAA partners with Bound!
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Athlete of the Week Submissions
We’re excited to announce the launch of our SSAA Athlete Spotlight Series! This new feature will highlight the incredible athletes competing in SSAA events, showcasing their hard work, determination, and achievements!
Do you know an athlete who deserves to be in the spotlight? Here’s your chance to share their story!
How to Submit
To nominate an athlete, send the following details to Annika@sunshinestateathletics.com:
- Full Name
- Sport
- School Name
- Short Bio (50-150 words): Tell us about the athlete’s journey, accomplishments, and why they’re inspiring!
- Photo: An action shot or portrait of the athlete.
- Any Fun Facts or Achievements: Highlight their unique qualities, records, or community involvement.
Let’s give these athletes the recognition they deserve!
Sponsored By:
Sunshine State Athletic Association | P.O Box 1881, Valrico, Florida 33595 | info@sunshinestateathletics.com
