The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is an organization whose purpose is to organize sports competition for high schools in Florida. It is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Florida uses NFHS contest rules in its sports.
Read more about Florida High School Athletic Association: History, School Classification, FHSAA's All-Century Team
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