The
mission of the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA) is to
provide all member schools and respective athletes with challenging tournament
and championship meet-competition. These competitions will center on good sportsmanship,
ethical behavior, and integrity as advocated by the National Federation of
State High Schools Athletics Association. .
As advocates for the deaf, the ESDAA will provide:
Member Schools;
·
leadership,
stability, structure, and uniform standards for boys and girls participating in
games and tournaments.
·
opportunities
to participate in tournaments with guidelines for safe, equitable, and fair
competition that includes all eligible students to the maximum extent possible.
·
communication
and administrative support by keeping appropriate administrators informed and
involved.
Student Athletes;
·
opportunities
to assume leadership roles, gain recognition and identity, set goals and
problem solve, make decisions, experience self-governance, participate in appropriate
avenues of expression, and enhance abilities to function successfully in
society.
·
opportunities
to enhance peer relationships, develop new lasting friendships, and learn how
other deaf students live in different parts of the country.
·
significant lifetime learning
experiences that are not duplicated in other areas of the educational program:
Association
tournaments serve as an integral part of member schools' secondary education
program. Tournaments will operate in harmony with the entire curriculum,
providing motivational opportunities and unique learning experiences.
Additionally they will help student athletes recognize the choice of sound
moral and social values.