I am very excited to announce that the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and Nationwide Insurance® have extended their partnership to help address and promote smart teen driving. This school year, Nationwide Insurance and OHSAA will partner to spread this message through the Buckle-Up for a Successful Season campaign. There is nothing more important than today’s youth, and we all share in the responsibility to encourage teens to ‘buckle-up’ and become smart drivers. The Buckle-Up for a Successful Season campaign has a simple, yet powerful goal – to achieve a safer highway environment. It is my hope that through this campaign we can make a positive difference in the lives of so many. I appreciate Nationwide’s continued support and involvement and applaud their commitment to this cause.

On behalf of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, I am asking that school neighborhoods and communities across the state recognize the importance of this mission and participate in helping educate and support our youth. To help promote this program, click below for your Buckle-Up for a Successful Season elements:

  • Program Ad - Print in any program for sporting events
  • Pledge Card- Have students "pledge to buckle up when going to school, practices,games.
    Everywhere, Everytime."
  • Public Address Announcements - Read at sporting events, 4th quarter is a great time to remind fans to "Buckle-Up" on their way home

The Ohio High School Athletic Association thanks all of you for your support and looks forward to a rewarding and productive campaign.

Sincerely,

Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D.
Commissioner
Ohio High School Athletic Association