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

Director of Athletic Operations Job Description

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

The Villages Charter School to Host Football State Championships

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SSAA partners with Bound!

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The SSAA has partnered with Bound to provide the best software service for their members! Click the link to their website to register your teams now.

SSAA Hires Annika Uhren as Sports Media and Administrative Specialist

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SSAC Changes Name to SSAA

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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!

Shining bright this week is Landon Towns from Lake Highland Prep! This phenomenal senior excels in both football and baseball, maintaining rigorous academics and earning multiple years as a starter in both sports. His dedication has earned him the opportunity to play both at the United States Air Force Academy! A true team player and SSAA All-State selection, we're thrilled to celebrate Landon's achievements and future.