Missouri Christian School Athletic Association

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The Missouri Christian School Athletic Association is the sports governing body for independent Christian schools in the state of Missouri.

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Missouri Christian School Athletic Association
AbbreviationMCSAA
Formation1995
TypeVolunteer
PurposeAthletic/Educational
HeadquartersJoplin, Missouri
Location
  • Missouri, Kansas, Illinois
Membership
43
Executive Director - Tim Asher

Board Member - KC Area - James Stark

Board Member - St. Louis Area - Leonard Payne

Board Member - Central Missouri - Justin Cornell

Board Member - Southwest Missouri - Tim Scott

Board Member - Southeast Missouri - Andrew Mellies
Website https://www.mcsaa.us/

History

The Missouri Christian School Athletic Association (MCSAA) was established in 1995 "to provide a comprehensive state-wide competitive program of athletics in a Christian environment." [1] MCSAA currently has 41 member schools. Tim Asher is the Executive Director.

Athletics

The MCSAA sanctions the following sports:

Tournaments

The organization conducts three seasons of sports tournaments for its 40 current member schools:

Fall Tournaments

Winter Tournaments

Spring Tournaments

All tournaments take place in Joplin, Missouri. The tournament history dates to 1995. [2]

Member Schools

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References

  1. "What is? – Missouri Christian Schools Athletic Association". www.mcsaa.us. Retrieved 2020-05-15.
  2. "Missouri Christian Schools Athletics Association Basketball Championships". www.visitjoplinmo.com. Retrieved 2020-05-15.