Our purpose, as stated in our by-laws, is to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ using athletics as a vehicle for the physical, mental, and Christian development of our children.

Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Association (PAHAA) is organized exclusively for educational athletics purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PAHAA exists to assist home school parents by providing quality, competitive sports programs for home-educated students. Our purpose is to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, using athletics as a vehicle for the physical, mental and Christian development of our children. We believe that home school students have the ability to excel and the desire to compete in many types of competitive programs. Our hope is to build an excellent reputation in the community, which will honor the Lord and create a positive reflection on home education.

In 2007 a few Paris homeschool parents, responding to their kids’ desires to play competitive basketball, began talking about options that might be available in our area. Websites were searched and phone calls were made that resulted in our discovery that competitive, organized basketball for homeschool groups was alive and well in Texas. In fact, there were a few homeschool teams already organized not too far from Paris.

Kids spread the word and rounded up enough to form a team. Coaches were secured, Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Association was officially formed, and the teams came together in time to participate in the 2007-2008 season. The kids voted and chose our team name (Warriors) and colors (red, black and white). We became members of the East Texas Athletic Conference (ETAC), joining CHESS from Sulphur Springs, CHAAMP from Mt Pleasant, Bethel Christian Academy from Pittsburg, and Grayson Christian from Sherman.

PAHAA consists of its membership (families who join the organization) and is led by our Athletic Director and our Board of Directors. Our by-laws include details on the voting process as well as the duties of the Board and Athletic Director. Year after year, PAHAA has been blessed with faithful, skilled, and productive leaders to serve the PAHAA membership and lead us in growth as we carry out our mission.