Licensees

Our team of licensees are committed to delivering quality products to compliment your participation in GHSA events. The GHSA has launched a statewide retail licensing program to benefit member schools. Click here for more information.

For more information contact Jorge Cimadevilla, General Manager, GHSA at jorge.cimadevilla@teallpropertiesgroup.com, Justin Laatz, Account Manager, GHSA at justin.laatz@teallpropertiesgroup.com ,or Alan Sharp at alan.sharp@teallpropertiesgroup.com.

Athletes for a Better World

Athletes For A Better World (ABW) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit with the mission to create character development curriculum, training programs, and recognition events. The ABW book entitled Winning More Than The Game provides lessons to build character, teamwork, and citizenship though its Code for Living. The Code for Living criteria has been incorporated into the scholarship applications for both the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), and the Coach Vince Dooley Awards & Scholarships in Georgia. For more information: contact Brad Catherman at bcatherman@abw.org or visit www.abw.org.

Cheerfest

Cheer Fest is bringing top professional instructors from across the country; and some of the BIGGEST names in the cheer industry. Campers aged 7-17 will learn from, and train with these elite coaches. Athletes will be broken into groups so they receive the highest quality of instruction in jumps, tumbling, flexibility, dance & conditioning; while enjoying this ultimate camp experience. Join us at Cheer Fest for six fun filled days of cheerleading and activities while making lifelong friends and memories.

CheerSounds

Official Music Provider of the GHSA Cheerleading Championship, offers a variety of products to accommodate the needs of every team and every budget - including premade mixes, make your own mix, and fully custom music. They are also the most popular music provider in the cheer industry, working with over 50,000 teams! CheerSounds knows that the experience is just as important as the final product, that's why their producers and customer service representatives always go the extra mile. The CheerSounds team is proud to provide the best music and the best service. To learn more, visit their website: www.cheersounds.com

Clliff Keen

Cliff Keen is dedicated to creating the most reliable, comfortable, durable and practical official's gear on the planet. We believe that officials must be at the top of their game every day, and we understand that, without you, there is no sport. We keep that philosophy in mind when developing and testing our products. Because we know how important your game is to you. And how important you are to your game.  Use discount code GAHSAS177 for 20% off entire order when entered before checkout. For group orders contact Jason Chaput at jason@cliffkeen.com; 734-975-8800.

Eagle Sportz

Located in White. Official merchandiser for the traditional wrestling and cross country sectionals.

Gipper

Gipper is the Official Social Media Graphics Solution of the GHSA. Gipper enables schools to create professional graphics for social media - in seconds, on any device, and without needing any design experience. Serving school communications professionals, athletic administrators, coaches and principals - Gipper empowers anyone at a school to create effective and compelling content for social media in just a few clicks.

Hartwell Studio Works

Atlanta-based Hartwell Studio Works to assist member schools in creating unique, dynamic, and protectable spirit logos / marks. Read - 5 Things High Schools That Use College Logos Need To Know. Contact John Hartwell at (404) 543-8825, or by email at john@hartwellstudioworks.com.

Honig's Whistle Stop

Honig’s, the industry leader since 1984, has been providing referees and umpires with a premium selection of uniforms, equipment and accessories.  A new owner, NFL referee Greg Wilson, a state-of-the-art website, and a renewed commitment to outstanding customer service make Honig’s the premier choice for the worldwide officiating community.  Make "The Right Call!" Find us at www.Honigs.com, 800-468-3284 or CustomerService@Honigs.com. 

Hudson 51

Hudson 51 offers great value on quality apparel and equipment for sports officials, and we 'knock it out of the ball park' when it comes to customer service, which is why Major League Umpire, Marvin Hudson #51, is a part of this business. Affiliate of Smitty Official's Apparel.

 

Jostens

Official state championship rings and jewelry of the GHSA. The Jostens Championship Ring - You don't win one-you earn it. Contact Scott Jernigan, scott.jernigan@jostens.com.

MaxPreps Advantage

MaxPreps Advantage is now available for free to all coaches at NFHS Network member schools. The platform supports 11 different sports at Varsity, JV, and Freshman levels, helping schools create equity across all athletic programs with coaching analytics for every team. With advanced breakdowns, MaxPreps Advantage transforms game film into actionable insights while simultaneously creating shareable content. Game footage is auto-captured and broken down, generating verified stats, scores, and multiple recap videos, all of which will upload automatically to MaxPreps. Learn more - https://maxpreps.playonsports.com/advantage

Positive Athlete Georgia

Positive Athlete Georgia is a movement by high-character professional athletes tied to Georgia professional and collegiate sports teams to celebrate young athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, give back to their communities, or have an infectious attitude that positively affects those around them. Over 3,400 student-athletes from over 350 Georgia high schools were nominated for over $20,000 in college scholarships in 2015-16. Nominate a worthy 9-12 grade athlete today at www.positiveathlete.org.

RefReps

RefReps is the exclusive standardized officiating education partner of the GHSA. The RefReps mission is guided by a passionate desire to properly develop the next generation of GREAT sports officials! Equip your school or organization to teach the pillars of officiating with our standardized online course curriculum complete with instructor guides, support materials, assessments, example videos, and more. Paired with innovative POV video training packs, learners will see the game through the eyes of the officials, practically apply what they've learned, and build confidence before ever stepping out on the field, court, or mat.  Member schools receive ten percent (10%) off RefReps seat license purchases.

River Oak Photography

Official action photographer of the GHSA Swimming & Diving State Championship. Contact: John Weatherford. john@riveroakphotography.com

Smitty Official's Apparel

Smitty Official's Apparel has grown to a nationwide manufacturing leader of sports officials' apparel with almost 2,000 products in various styles and sizes. Our goal is to provide quality products and services at an affordable price for dealers and ultimately sports officials. With input from our dealers and sports officials, we have aggressively developed products to stay current with the trends and requests of officials.

Snapphound

Snapphound is an Atlanta-based event photo platform that empowers schools and nonprofits to unlock valuable marketing and fundraising opportunities from photos of their community events and experiences. Snapphound powers the destination for GHSA State Championship photos and other moments at ghsa.snapphound.com/events. To create an event photo site for your school, sign up today at ghsa.snapphound.com.

 

Sterilaser

The Sterilaser is the disinfection wrestling mats product of GHSA Wrestling State Tournaments. The Sterilaser™ Floor Unit delivers 53,000 microwatts of germicidal light. It neutralizes over 99% of pathogens, such as COVID-19, ringworm, impetigo and MRSA in less than 0.25 seconds.  When pulled at a normal walking pace an entire 40'x40' athletic mat can be disinfected in 4 minutes! Contact Mark Bunting at mark@sterilaser.net.

Takedown Sportswear

Located in Lawrenceville. Official merchandiser for the traditional wrestling state championships.

Tanita

Tanita is the official weigh-in scales of GHSA wrestling and provides scales for Traditional Wrestling State Championships.  TANITA is the only scale trusted by the NCAA Wrestling Championships, USA Wrestling, the Midlands Wrestling Championships, the Southern Scuffle, the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum as well as countless other tournaments, programs and organizations worldwide.   Can’t be beat in quality and won’t be beat in price, guaranteed.  

Team IP

Official event merchandiser of the GHSA State Championships and the GHSA Online Store.

The Athletic Image

Located in Marietta. Official Photographer of the GHSA. Specializing in sports action photos. Contact: Cecil Copeland at cecil@theathleticimage.com

Thrive Spirit

Get ready for a cheerleading and dance camp experience that helps you & your team to be elite! At THRIVE Spirit Camps, your official Cheer & Dance Camp partner of the GHSA, we bring high intensity skills & confidence-building mind-body training to help your team THRIVE in 2025!. For more information on our camps, clinics, and competitions, email us at registration@thrivespirit.com or visit our website at www.thrivespirit.com.

 

Unforgettable Moments

Official action photographer of the GHSA Cheerleading State Championship. Team preorder packages available. Contact: Bruce James, unforgettablemoments.bj@gmail.com.

GHSA Retail Licensing Program

The Georgia High School Association is a member of the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Licensing Program, which is administered by K12 Licensing. The initiative produces quality, high school apparel and products for store locations throughout Georgia. The licensing program is similar to existing collegiate and professional financial models with high schools receiving an annual royalty payment from local sales of merchandise designated by official NFHS hangtags. Only goods with the NFHS Licensing hangtags and supportive local retailers are part of the program. When Fans buy official NFHS Licensed Products “We All Win.” The GHSA first began a statewide retail licensing program in May 2010. To learn more about the NFHS Licensing Program visit: https://www.k12licensing.com/

 

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