HALL OF FAME

The South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association began its Hall of Fame in 2010 to honor those exceptional Athletic Administrators and supporters of the SCAAA who have led by their examples of character, integrity and professionalism.  Through their dedication to student-athletes, coaches and schools, they have merited recognition and distinction.  The inductees are presented each year at the Hall of Fame Banquet, held in conjunction with the annual Spring Conference for Athletics.

SCAAA AWARDS

Superintendent of the Year

Awarded each year to a superintendent who has shown outstanding leadership and support of athletics on the local level and also in the state. Must be nominated by a principal or athletic director

Principal of the Year

Awarded each year to a principal in each classification who has shown outstanding support in athletics at the school, region and state level. Must be nominated by an athletic director.

State Award of Merit (for NIAAA Members only)

The Association’s most prestigious state award, presented to an individual in recognition of meritorious service, leadership and special contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local and state level. This award is presented at the discretion of the SCAAA Board.

Region Athletic Director of the Year

Nominated and voted on by the Athletic Directors and Principals in their Region. A Certificate will be given to each recipient by the Association.

Classification Athletic Director of the Year

Must be a Region Athletic Director of the Year to be eligible for this Award. The two members that represent a Classification on the SCAAA Board will select this recipient.

State Athletic Director of the Year

Must be a Classification Athletic Director of the Year to be eligible for this Award. This recipient will be selected by the SCAAA Board.

SCAAA Distinguished Service Award

Given to a SCAAA member, in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments and contributions to interscholastic athletics at the school, region and state level. This award will be given at the discretion of the SCAAA Board.

SCAAA Citation of Excellence

Presented to an individual outside the field of athletic administration in recognition of their contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local and state levels. Nominations are submitted by any member of the SCAAA, screened by the Awards Committee, and selected by the SCAAA Board.

2015-16 Awards

Past Award Recipients

THE CARLISLE CUP (FORMERLY DIRECTOR’S CUP)

Important Update May 27, 2020: As a result of the suspension of athletics in March, we were not able to complete the athletic calendar. For this reason, the SCAAA board has decided not to present the Carlisle Cup to classification winners for this year, 2019-2020.

Read Letter from President & Executive Director

At its July 2016 meeting the SCAAA Board named John Carlisle as Executive Director Emeritus to recognize his dedication and contributions to the formation, development and growth of the SCAAA. The Board also announced that the AD Cup, which it presents each year to the most outstanding athletic program in each classification, will henceforth be known as The Carlisle Cup.

Carlisle Cup Winners 2002-2016

Year AAAA AAA AA A
2002-03 Summerville Riverside Bishop England Christ Church
2003-04 Summerville Riverside Bishop England Christ Church
2004-05 Dorman Eastside Bishop England Christ Church
2005-06 Dorman J.L. Mann Bishop England Christ Church
2006-07 Fort Mill J.L. Mann Bishop England Christ Church
2007-08 Dorman J.L. Mann Bishop England Christ Church
2008-09 Wando Riverside Bishop England Christ Church
2009-10 Dorman J.L. Mann Bishop England Christ Church
2010-11 Lexington Hilton Head Bishop England Christ Church
2011-12 Wando Hilton Head Bishop England Christ Church
2012-13 Lexington Hilton Head Bishop England St. Joseph’s
2013-14 Wando Hilton Head Bishop England St. Joseph’s
2014-15 Wando Hilton Head Bishop England Christ Church
2015-16 Wando Hilton Head Bishop England St. Joseph’s

Carlisle Cup Winners since 2017 (AAAAA Division was created in 2017)

Year AAAAA AAAA AAA AA A
2017-18 Wando Hilton Head Island Bishop England St. Joseph’s Lewisville
2018-19 Wando AC Flora & Eastside Bishop England St. Joseph’s Dixie
2017-18 Final Results
2018-19 Final Results

About the Carlisle Cup

Purpose:  To recognize the athletic department in each classification which has excelled and shown superior performance

Award:  The SCAAA will present this award annually.  Winning schools will receive a Carlisle Cup Trophy and a Wall Banner.

Sports Presently twenty-two activities (sports) will count in the standings each year.  They are:

  • Female: Volleyball, Cross-Country, Tennis, Swim, Golf, Cheer, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Track, and Lacrosse
  • Male:  Football, Cross-Country, Swim, Basketball, Wrestling. Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Track, and Lacrosse

Points:  Only the positions earned in the play-off system of the South Carolina High School League shall be used to determine the points in the Carlisle Cup standings.

Schools in classifications that do not have the required numbers of schools for a SCHSL State Championship and “play up” in a higher classification will receive only ten (10) Carlisle Cup points in a 32 team play-off bracket and only twenty (20) Carlisle Cup points in a 16 team play-off bracket, no matter how far they advance in that particular championship.  Teams that “play up” in a different Classification Play-off will only receive 10 points for any place level achieved.

If a tie exists for a final ranking position in a sport, the total number of points for that position shall be divided equally among all the schools in the tie.

If there is a tie for an overall position in a classification, the number of 1st Place positions won by the tied schools would be considered, then the number of 2nd Place positions, etc. until the tie is broken.

  • State Champion: 100 points
  • Runner-Up: 80 points
  • 3rd-4th Place: 60 points
  • 5th-8th Place: 40 points
  • 9th-16th Place: 20 points
  • 17th-32nd Place: 10 points

Publication of Standings: Standings for the SCAAA Carlisle Cup will be published at this website and updated periodically.