Mission Statement & Objectives

Mission Statement

The AIA "Pursuing Victory with Honor" initiative will create an environment in Arizona where the student-athlete, coach, official and spectator is committed to "Pursuing Victory with Honor" and teamwork through TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING AND CITIZENSHIP.

Objectives

- To develop a comprehensive, pervasive and sustaining AIA "Pursuing Victory with Honor" initiative, through the framework of the Arizona Accord.

- To establish character development expectations for the AIA student-athlete, coaches, administrators and spectators involved in AIA athletics and activities.

- To develop standards of accountability for all AIA member schools, student-athletes, coaches, administrators and spectators.

- To implement a program of assessment and accountability of the AIA "Pursuing Victory with Honor" initiative for all participating AIA member schools.

- To incorporate community outreach as a part of a healthy sport experience outreach for youth sports and activities.

- To establish a clearinghouse of information and research for member schools to affect character traits and educate people on the healthy sport experience.