Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland

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Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland
AbbreviationIAAM
Formation1999
Legal statusAssociation
Headquarters Pasadena, Maryland
Region served
Baltimore Metro Area
Membership30 schools
Executive Director
Susan Thompson
Main organ
Executive Committee
Website www.iaamsports.com

The Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) is an association of schools that organize the junior and varsity female athletic programs in the area in and around the Baltimore Metro area. It is headquartered in Pasadena, Maryland.

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Background

The IAAM was formed in 1999, by combining two existing girls' athletic leagues, A.I.S. and the Catholic League. [1]

Varsity team sports

FallWinterSpring
Cross-Country Basketball Badminton
Field Hockey Indoor Soccer Golf
Soccer Indoor Track Lacrosse
Tennis Swimming Softball
Volleyball Track & Field

Member schools

SchoolMascotLocation
Annapolis Area Christian School Eagles Severn, Maryland
Archbishop Spalding Cavaliers Severn, Maryland
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Warriors Baltimore, Maryland
Bryn Mawr School Mawrtians Baltimore, Maryland
The Catholic High School of Baltimore Cubs Baltimore, Maryland
Chapelgate Christian Academy Yellowjackets Marriottsville, Maryland
Concordia Preparatory School Saints Towson, Maryland
Friends School of Baltimore Quakers Baltimore, Maryland
Garrison Forest School Grizzlies Owings Mills, Maryland
Glenelg Country School Dragons Ellicott City, Maryland
Indian Creek School Eagles Crownsville, Maryland
Institute of Notre Dame Penguins Baltimore, Maryland
The John Carroll School Patriots Bel Air, Maryland
The Key School Obezags Annapolis, Maryland
Maryvale Preparatory School Lions Brooklandville, Maryland
McDonogh School Eagles Owings Mills, Maryland
Mercy High School Magic Baltimore, Maryland
Mount de Sales Academy Sailors Catonsville, Maryland
Notre Dame Prep Blazers Towson, Maryland
Oldfields School Tiger Glencoe, Maryland
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cougars Baltimore, Maryland
Park School of Baltimore Bruins Brooklandville, Maryland
Roland Park Country School Reds Baltimore, Maryland
Seton Keough High School Gators Baltimore, Maryland
Severn School Admirals Severna Park, Maryland
St. Frances Academy Panthers Baltimore, Maryland
St. John's Catholic Prep Vikings Frederick, Maryland
St. Mary's High School Saints Annapolis, Maryland
St. Paul's School for Girls Gators Brooklandville, Maryland
St. Timothy's School Stevenson, Maryland
St. Vincent Pallotti High School Panthers Laurel, Maryland

Notes and references

  1. "The History of the IAAM". IAAM official website. Retrieved August 1, 2012.

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