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Corporate Support

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association provides member high schools information and offers from its State Tournament Game sponsors as a resource. Please consider supporting companies that support high school athletics in North Carolina.

Wells Fargo has supported the NCHSAA since 1978. Its diversified financial service holding company offers retail and wholesale banking and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions through its subsidiaries.

Wells Fargo presents the Association’s Awards Program, including all awards for State Tournament Games and the Wells Fargo Cup, a renowned platform based on a point system for advancement through State Tournament Games (playoffs to culminating state finals).

Wells Fargo provides a monthly Financial Fitness highlight to provide student-athletes and parents with financial tips and educational resources for high school, college, and beyond.

BlueCross NC is pleased to support high school athletics and NCHSAA state tournament games as the Official Health Insurance Partner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Blue Cross NC resolves to be a champion for women everywhere and is thrilled to support the NCHSAA women’s sports and student-athletes this school year.

The NCHSAA is pleased to continue the “Click It or Ticket” initiative, part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), a division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). It is dedicated to promoting highway safety awareness to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in North Carolina through the planning and execution of safety programs, including “Click It or Ticket.” This effort currently includes elements such as state tournament game safety messaging, scholar-athlete recognition, and activities that engage students in communicating the importance of every passenger in every car using seat belts every time. Focus continues on “Backseat Buckle Up” messaging.

Good sportsmanship has always been a cornerstone of the NCHSAA, and NC Farm Bureau Insurance proudly supports this tradition. As a “State Tournament Game” sponsor and the Official Sportsmanship Supporter for the NCHSAA, NCFBI plays a vital role in promoting positive values through initiatives like the Homer Thompson “8 Who Make a Difference” platform, the Ejection-Free Schools initiative, and the Sportsmanship Awards presented at NCHSAA State Tournament Game finals. Their commitment highlights the importance of integrity, respect, and fair play in high school athletics.

The Official Sports Fuel and Sports beverage of the Association and a “State Tournament Game” sponsor, Gatorade is creating the fuel to do the same for athletes who move the game forward and innovating behind hydration to create the future of sports fuel. Fueling today – Fueling tomorrow.

Go Fan is the Official Digital Ticketing company the NCHSAA uses for state tournament games, including events hosted at neutral sites. Contact Go Fan to learn how your school can set up digital ticketing for your school.

MaxPreps, a CBS Company, is a “State Tournament Game” sponsor and the NCHSAA’s Official Statistician. School schedules, rosters, game stats, game outcomes, and conference standings are collected in one central location from data entered by school representatives.

Marketing Special Promotions (MSP) LLC is a “State Tournament Game” sponsor and the Official NCHSAA Merchandiser for playoff and championship events. MSP provides on-site sales at select regional and state championship-level events and offers participating schools pre-and-post-order options. 

OrthoCarolina is pleased to support education-based high school athletics as a “State Tournament Game” sponsor and to power the Performance of the Month platform (previously conducted weekly), recognizing outstanding athletes.

Wilson Sporting Goods has been a supporter and the Official Adopted Ball of the NCHSAA and member schools since the early 1990s. As a “State Tournament Game” sponsor, Wilson provides game balls to the NCHSAA for use at state championship play in baseball, basketball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. 

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Carolina Panthers are a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor for the NCHSAA state football press conference and championship games.

Cheersounds Music is pleased to work with the NCHSAA as a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor and the Preferred Music Provider of the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational. Need a mix? Through the Cheersounds site, you can make one, download one, or they can make it for you!

DICK’S Sporting Goods offers coupons for NCHSAA member schools and families to utilize all year long. Click here to access it!  Be sure to grab all the things you will need for the season and all the other items you have had your eyes on! Need a new pair of shoes or equipment for State Tournament Game play? Dick’s is the place to go!

Take advantage of discounts from Dick’s Sporting Goods today!

FastMed Urgent Care is partnering with the NCHSAA to provide discounted sports physicals and help meet families’ health needs. If your primary provider is not available, consider FastMed as a resource.

Gipper, a platform over 3,500 organizations use to create sports graphics for social media, is pleased to work with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. NCHSAA members gain access to exclusive discounts for new customers and existing customers who are looking to upgrade their graphics package!

Book a demo HERE or sign up for a 14-day free trial! The association suggests trying Gipper to anyone seeking to promote their program and grow engagement with their audience. Check out Gipper in play during the NCHSAA State Tournament Game this year!

The NCHSAA is pleased to partner with HUDL as a State Tournament Game Sponsor and as the Video Analysis, League Exchange, and Auto Caption Solution for volleyball, football, and basketball.

MileSplit provides North Carolina high school cross country and track and field coaches, athletes, parents, and fans access to the most accurate and extensive collection of meet results, performance lists, athlete rankings, and content through the MileSplit database. Check out stats and event photos from NCHSAA State Tournament events in our running sports at milesplit.com.

Mort’s Trophies, a long-time education-based supporter, is a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor and the trophy & medal award supplier for NCHSAA events.

Musco is pleased to continue supporting the NCHSAA and education-based athletics as a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor. Musco is committed to providing safety resources related to lighting systems and lighting technology, including structural and building standards and regulations.

 View Lighting Standards HERE! 

The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST)

The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST) was created to be that organization, with one goal in mind: reduce the number of transportation-related crashes, injuries and fatalities in North Carolina.

North Carolina Operation Lifesaver

North Carolina Operation Lifesaver (NCOL) is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. NCOL promotes rail safety through public awareness campaigns and education initiatives, including free safety presentations by authorized volunteers. We speak to school groups, driver education classes, community audiences, professional drivers, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and others. Our program is co-sponsored by state and local government agencies, highway safety organizations, America’s railroads, and other entities. Together, we promote the three E’s – education, enforcement, and engineering – to keep people safe around the tracks and railway crossings within our communities. NCOL is part of a national nonprofit program known as Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI).

Food, feed, fuel & more! The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association operates on behalf of North Carolina’s farm families to improve the profitability of our number one crop, soybeans! Click to learn more about soybeans and our association!

North Carolina USA Wrestling is a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor for NCHSAA state wrestling championships.

Southland Dairy Farmers, a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor, develops and directs effective promotions, educational information, and research programs to educate the public about the nutritional value of dairy products, advance the image of dairy producers, and increase sales of and demand for all dairy products.

Talk it out NC – Talking with young people about underage drinking doesn’t have to be awkward. Are you looking for help to Start the Conversation about underage drinking? Show your support and open the lines of communication today. We’ve got your back!

As a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor, Talk it Out NC is happy to offer the Talk it out NC Game of the Week to all NCHSAA Members Schools – Together, let’s stop underage drinking.

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is thankful for the support from Truist – a Financial Corporation and NCHSAA ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor that is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist supports students, coaches, families, and devoted fans of NCHSAA member schools. 

As part of our combined commitment to community service, the Commissioner’s Trophy is powered by Truist! Learn more about the program HERE.

Western Carolina University, a ‘State Tournament Game’ sponsor, offers a 100% online Master of Science in Sport Management program, which provides the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the sports business, whether you are already working in the sports industry or are seeking to launch a new career. You’ll learn how to administer programs, manage people and organizations, and plan and execute special and ongoing projects. Offered by WCU’s College of Business, the program includes a certificate in project management and can be completed in just one year.

The NCHSAA is fortunate to have excellent relationships and support from sports commissions, convention and visitors’ bureaus, parks and recreation departments, and similar organizations within the communities where it holds State Tournament games and events throughout the school year. These “State Tournament Game” sponsors recognize that hosting events within their respective communities brings economic benefits back to their respective host communities.


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In-Kind Donors

In-kind donors work with NCHSAA to provide in-kind services and/or products to assist with the Association’s particular needs at specific State Tournament Games and events.   

Atrium Health is a medical provider during Cross-Country and Individual Wrestling State Tournament Games.

The North Carolina Chapter of USA Lacrosse provides volunteer manpower for the culminating Lacrosse State Tournament Games.

The NFHS Network covers numerous different “State Tournament Game” events and other high school activities, celebrating the accomplishments of student-athletes, student broadcasters, and high schools across the country.

Partnered with the National Federation of State High School Associations, 44+ high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn!, the NFHS Network is a joint venture created to allow fans to stream high school sports on any device, from any location!

Watching high school sports and events has never been more accessible.
NFHS Network FAQs

Sinclair produces and airs live television coverage of the football and basketball “State Tournament Games”, specifically the state finals, and streams these events on their respective online stations. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23 RSN brands; owns, operates, and/or provides services to 190 television stations in 88 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations for all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995, and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI.

We are excited to announce that the bi-monthly newsletters created by Gipper will now be posted on the Corporate Support webpage. These newsletters will also be emailed directly to Athletic Directors, Coaches, School Administrators, and Corporate Members around the 1st of every bi-month.

If you want to be added to the newsletter mailing list, please contact Evan Sauer at evan@nchsaa.org.


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