The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Classification Committee has provided recommended classifications for the 2027-2029 school years. The recommendations are organized under fall sports, winter sports, and spring sports.
The classifications will be presented to the MPSSAA Board of Control for approval on Dec. 9, 2026. Until then, the committee’s classifications remain recommendations.
Fall Sports Classification Recommendations
The MPSSAA Classification Committee has outlined recommended classifications for fall sports including cross country, girls field hockey, girls flag football, football, golf, soccer, and girls volleyball for the upcoming cycle.
Winter Sports Classification Recommendations
Winter sports designations include basketball, indoor track and field, swimming and diving, and wrestling. The committee’s recommendations provide a framework to guide competitive balance for these sports.
Spring Sports Classification Recommendations
For the spring season, the recommended classifications cover baseball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, softball, tennis, and track and field. These classifications aim to maintain fair and equitable competition across Maryland schools.
MPSSAA Classification Overview
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association provides leadership for interscholastic athletics programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students throughout Maryland. The 2027-2029 recommendations continue this mission with updated classifications for all sports seasons.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The MPSSAA Board of Control will determine whether the recommended classifications receive approval for the 2027-2029 school years at its Dec. 9, 2026, meeting.
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