ALBANY, NY – The New York State Federation of Secondary Schools Athletic Association (NYSFSSAA) has announced the cancellation of its Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament of Champions.
 
The vote to cancel the event was taken by the NYS Federation after extended examination and discussion. The NYS Federation cites several factors including decreased spectator interest and attendance, diminished interest in team and association participation, rising facility and tournament costs, variations in each Association's team selection for each class, and the desire to provide students the opportunity to start spring sports seasons immediately following each association's basketball championships.
 
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID pandemic, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) hosted the 2023 NYS Federation Basketball Tournament of Champions at three high school venues in the Capital Region in late March 2023. Multiple association championship teams elected not to participate.
 
"It is certainly disappointing to have the Federation Basketball Tournament of Champions cancelled, however this topic has been discussed for over a year and all four associations had comprehensive discussions in an effort to continue to host the tournament," said Jim Foster, Federation Executive Secretary.
 
The NYS Federation will continue to host championships in cross country, golf, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, and wrestling.
 
The NYS Federation is comprised of New York's four high school athletic associations - New State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), New York City Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL), Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA), and the New York State Association of Independent Schools Athletic Association (AISAA).