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      The Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) is the recognized entity for the support of interscholastic athletic programs for independent schools in the state of Pennsylvania. PAISAA offers professional development opportunities for membership, preserves and enhances existing state events, and works to create additional state events through the development of coaches' associations for each sport. The association is committed to the foundation pillars of interscholastic athletics-integrity, sportsmanship, participation, and leadership.

      PAISAA is recognized by the PIAA and is an affiliate member of the National Federation of High Schools.


      PAISAA Member Teams Win Carpenter Cup 3-2 Photo by Zach Beavers

      PAISAA

      The Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA), founded in 2007, unites independent schools across the state of Pennsylvania in fostering healthy athletic rivalries, meaningful competition, and the values of sportsmanship. PAISAA supports postseason events and championships for interscholastic athletics programs for independent schools across the state, with State Championship and Commonwealth Cup divisional competition. 

      PAISAA Welcomes AIM Academy

      PAISAA welcomes AIM Academy as their newest member,. AIM is a member of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association. The athletic program includes boys and girls basketball, soccer, cross country, tennis, golf and lacrosse.

      Congratulations to PAISAA members EA and PC winning PA State Titles 2025

      Congratulations to Episcopal Academy Boys and Penn Charter Girls for winning the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championships. EA won with a score of 50 points beating out State College by 3 points. This was EA's second title in a row. Joachim Johnson was  first in High Jump and Triple Jump and the Distance Medley Relay came in first.  PC  won with 53  points over Chester. Gwen Hamilton and Alli DeLisi came in 1-2 in the 800m. Penn Charter's 4x200 and 4x400 relays finished in first place. Great way to finish the indoor season! Photos below.


      EA Boys win PA Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championships


      PC Girls win PA Track and Field Coaches Association Indoor State Championships