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Introducing 2026-27 WIAA Coaches School; Pre-Registration Available Now

05/01/202604/30/2026 by sbessette

Introducing 2026-27 WIAA Coaches School; Pre-Registration Available Now

RENTON, Wash. (May 1, 2026) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is excited to launch 2026-27 WIAA Coaches School. Coaches play a critical role in shaping student-athletes, and WIAA Coaches School is designed to support the growth, development, and professional learning of coaches at all levels.

WIAA Coaches School fulfills WIAA Coaching Standards requirements for three years. Registration for the 2026-2027 WIAA Coaches School is now open. The new series of courses will launch on May 15, 2026 and will be available on-demand through April 30, 2027. The registration amount is $65 plus fees, and pricing is subject to change on an annual basis. The registration deadline for 2025-26 WIAA Coaches School is March 31, 2027.

This slate of courses features 20 new, unique presentations focused on sports psychology, DEI, psycho/social foundations, medical aspects of coaching, legal aspects of coaching, and more.

The purpose of the WIAA Coaching Standards program is to enhance the training of student-athletes by assuring that their coaches maintain a certain level of professional development throughout their careers. For full details regarding the WIAA Coaching Standards Requirements, please refer to the following sections of the WIAA Handbook:

Article 23.5.0: Coaching Requirements
Appendix 17: Coaches Standards Task-Based Checklist

Learn more and register for WIAA Coaches School at the link below.

2026 SMART CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FEATURE DOHERTY & GARCIA

04/23/202604/23/2026 by blangrock

2026 SMART CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FEATURE DOHERTY & GARCIA

RENTON, WA (April 23, 2026) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), Gesa Credit Union, and the Dairy Farmers of Washington announced Catherine Doherty of Hermiston High School and Abel Garcia of Royal High School as the $5,000 recipients of the 14th annual Smart Choices Scholarship, Thursday.

In addition to the two $5,000 scholarships, Gesa Credit Union and the Dairy Farmers of Washington teamed up to provide eight $1,000 scholarships:

Brooke Berens – Crosspoint Christian
Greta Leonard – Tahoma
Brayden Meyer – Okanogan
Lucas Mortensen – West Valley (Spokane)
Kaiyah Sandridge – Onalaska
Carson Siadal – Meridian
Cienna Smith – Cle Elum-Roslyn
Lucinda Weaver – College Place

“The students recognized through the Smart Choices Scholarship program represent the very best of what education-based athletics can offer,” Executive Director Mick Hoffman said. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated immense resilience, strong character, and dedication to their communities. We’re excited to see how they carry these qualities toward their future goals.”

WIAA Representative Assembly Approves 22 Amendments

04/23/202604/20/2026 by sbessette

WIAA REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY APPROVES 22 AMENDMENTS

RENTON, WA (April 20, 2026) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly voted to support 22 amendments—effective August 1, 2026—the Association announced Monday, April 20.

“We’re grateful for the extensive time, care, and collaboration our member schools brought to this amendment cycle. It’s the opportunity to be part of creating solutions, and the submission of 35 amendments is demonstration of the membership’s desire to be involved,” Executive Director Mick Hoffman said. “This is a result of months of leadership from athletic administrators statewide, and their work has helped shape outcomes that are representative, deliberate, and aligned with the priorities of our schools.”

ABOUT REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
The Representative Assembly is comprised of 53 school administrators—35 from high schools and 18 from middle-level schools—representing each of the six WIAA districts. The Assembly votes on proposed amendments, with voting delegates typically casting proxy votes aligned with the opinions of their league and WIAA District.

To pass, an amendment requires 60 percent approval from voting members. Specifically, 32 votes are needed for a high school/middle-level amendment to pass, 21 votes for a high school-only amendment, and 11 votes for a middle-level-only amendment.

VOTING RESULTS
A total of 35 amendments were proposed this year. Of those, 22 were approved and will go into effect on August 1, 2026, with the exception of ML/HS #23 as an advisory vote.

Advisory votes were held for ML/HS #21 and ML/HS #23 since both amendments knowingly violate Washington state law. Despite the results, the Association’s message remains consistent: The WIAA remains committed to following Washington state law and will continue to do so moving forward. If state law changes in the future, the WIAA Executive Board holds the authority to revise policies accordingly.

Additionally, two WIAA Executive Board positions were up for vote. Harlan Kredit (Lynden Christian High School, WIAA District 1) and Dwayne Johnson (Cape Flattery School District, WIAA District 3) were re-elected to their seats on the Executive Board.

To read the full language of each passed amendment, click the link below.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sean Bessette, Director of Communications

PASSED AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT	RULE	SUMMARY	S	O
ML/HS #1	3.6.0	Member school fees will increase in 2027-28 by ten percent	47	6
ML/HS #2	3.6.0	Beginning 2028-29 member fees would increase by five percent in any year immediately following an auditor’s review establishing back-to-back years of a negative net income	36	17
HS #3	4.1.3	Would change the counting months to determine classifications from January 1 through May 1, and three times the October 1 count	33	2
HS #4	4.2.2	Would change the way that alternative education students are counted for classification purposes	24	11
HS #5	4.2.3	Would eliminate the socioeconomic factor as an automatic deduction in determining a school’s classification	27	8
ML/HS #7	7.1.0	Amendments must meet state law by the Winter Coalition. Advisory votes could be taken if the amendment does not meet state law on that date.	44	9
ML/HS #9	8.12.9	If fact finder is appointed, school will be responsible for all costs including legal fees if additional violations are found	45	8
HS #13	17.5.8	Would allow a coach a postseason meeting with each athlete on the team to be held within one month following the end of that team’s season	32	3
HS #15	18.4.1.1	A private school student could transfer to another private school without having to prove a double hardship	23	12
HS #16	18.7.0	Would clarify eligibility status of students participating in Running Start	27	8
ML #17	18.8.6.3.B	Would establish a probation period for ML students through Saturday of the third week of school	14	4
HS #18	18.8.4	Would establish the criteria to determine initial eligibility for the winter season	31	4
ML/HS #22	20.1.5	Any individual who is not a rostered player, coach or authorized game personnel who enters the competition space and engages in a verbal or physical altercation will be suspended for a minimum of 25% of the season.	46	7
ML/HS #23	20.1.4	*ADVISORY VOTE ONLY: Amendment would not be implemented under current State Law.* Schools have the ability to enhance penalties	47	6
ML/HS #24	20.0.0	If an individual receives a second ejection in the same sport or in a subsequent sport during the school year, the individual will be suspended for 40% of the season; for a third ejection during the school year, the individual would be suspended for one full calendar year from the date of the third ejection	40	13
ML/HS #27	31.1.0.1	Leagues could modify WIAA-approved playing rules for subvarsity contests	46	7
HS #28	39.2.0	Would increase the running clock time for varsity girls flag football to thirty-minute halves	31	4
HS #30	43.3.0	Would allow softball teams to play in one two-day tournament or two one-day tournaments and count each tournament as one of their 20 regular season contests	27	8
ML/HS #31	43.4.1.6	Would allow an on-deck fastpitch or slowpitch batter to warm up in either batting circle	44	9
HS #32	43.4.1.4	Fastpitch games would end if the losing team is behind by 15 runs after three innings, 12 runs after four innings, or by ten or more runs after five innings	26	9
HS #34	48.4.0	Would increase the individual wrestling match limit from 45 to 51	31	4
ML #35	48.65.0	Would allow a ML wresting tournament with a six-match limit in a one-day tournament once during the season	16	2

FAILED AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT	RULE	SUMMARY	S	O
HS #6	4.2.6	Private high schools with an enrollment of 90 or more would be required to opt up to the next classification	13	22
ML/HS #8	7.7.0	Would limit the Executive Board’s authority to assess penalties or sanctions	12	41
ML/HS #10	11.1.0	Communication arts and leadership eligibility requirements would be the same as for athletes with the exception of a physical examination	8	45
HS #11	11.2.2	Cheer and dance/drill participants shall meet the same eligibility requirements as for athletes (including transfer)	13	22
HS #12	17.5.2	Leagues/WIAA Districts/WIAA could sponsor an all-league/WIAA District/State contest within eight days following the completion of the state championship in that sport	19	16
ML/HS #14	17.12.3	If a school has only one squad in a sport, the school must declare if the squad will be the varsity team or a subvarsity team	30	23
HS #19	18.12.2	Native American students who transfer from a reservation school to a contiguous public school would be varsity eligible	19	16
HS #20	18.12.4.3	F-1 Visa students would be eligible during the initial first level offered by that school	20	15
ML/HS #21	18.16.0	*ADVISORY VOTE ONLY: Amendment would not be implemented under current State Law.* Participation in girls’ sports would be limited to biological females	29	24
ML/HS #25	23.5.7	Before the conclusion of their second year of coaching, a coach must complete two designated NFHS coaches education classes	7	46
HS #26	25.1.6.3	Average monthly enrollment would be used to determine allocations	17	18
HS #29	42.3.5	Any soccer player with a second disqualification due to receiving two yellow cards in a season will be suspended for the following match	10	25
ML/HS #33	47.2.0	Volleyball jamboree limit would be three sets	28	25

WIAA Finalizes 35 Proposed Amendments for 2026 Representative Assembly

03/25/202602/03/2026 by sbessette

RENTON, WA (February 3, 2026) – The WIAA is excited to share the finalized proposed amendments to the WIAA Handbook, all of which were submitted by 5+ member schools or the WIAA Executive Board. Discussions around the language and content of each proposed amendment by the WIAA Representative Assembly took place during Winter Coalition on Monday, January 26th. At that point, amendments were be finalized for a vote in April.

VOTING TIMELINE
The WIAA Representative Assembly will vote on the proposed amendments from April 8-17, 2026.

ABOUT REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY
The Representative Assembly is comprised of 53 (35 high school, 18 middle level) school administrators from each of the six WIAA districts. The Representative Assembly votes on the proposed amendments, and the voting delegates are typically proxy voters, aligning their vote with the opinions of their league and WIAA District.

For an amendment to pass, 60 percent approval is needed from voting members of the Assembly. A total of 32 votes are needed for a middle-level/high-school amendment to pass, while 21 votes are needed for a high school amendment to pass and 11 votes are needed for a middle-level amendment to pass.

MARCH 12, 2026 UPDATE: In an effort to maintain transparency and support informed decision-making, the WIAA has removed the following language from HS #5 and HS #26: “*If #5 passes, #26 would be moot.”

Following conversations within WIAA District meetings across the state, it was determined that the two amendments operate on different timelines and address separate mechanisms. Because of these distinctions, passage of HS #5 would not automatically negate the immediate implementation of HS #26. If HS #5 passes, it would take effect during the 2028-2032 classification cycle. HS #26, if approved, would take effect during the upcoming two-year allocation cycle, with implementation beginning August 1, 2026.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT	RULE	SUMMARY
ML/HS #1	3.6.0	Member school fees will increase in 2027-28 by ten percent
ML/HS #2	3.6.0	Beginning 2028-29 member fees would increase by five percent in any year immediately following an auditor’s review establishing back-to-back years of a negative net income
HS#3	4.1.3	Would change the counting months to determine classifications from January 1 through May 1, and three times the October 1 count
HS #4	4.2.2	Would change the way that alternative education students are counted for classification purposes
HS #5	4.2.3	Would eliminate the socioeconomic factor as an automatic deduction in determining a school’s classification
HS #6	4.2.6	Private high schools with an enrollment of 90 or more would be required to opt up to the next classification
ML/HS #7	7.1.0	Amendments must meet state law by the Winter Coalition. Advisory votes could be taken if the amendment does not meet state law on that date.
ML/HS #8	7.7.0	Would limit the Executive Board’s authority to assess penalties or sanctions
ML/HS #9	8.12.9	If fact finder is appointed, school will be responsible for all costs including legal fees if additional violations are found
ML/HS #10	11.1.0	Communication arts and leadership eligibility requirements would be the same as for athletes with the exception of a physical examination.
HS #11	11.2.2	Cheer and dance/drill participants shall meet the same eligibility requirements as for athletes (including transfer)
HS #12	17.5.2	Leagues/WIAA Districts/WIAA could sponsor an all-league/WIAA District/State contest within eight days following the completion of the state championship in that sport
HS #13	17.5.8	Would allow a coach a postseason meeting with each athlete on the team to be held within one month following the end of that team’s season
ML/HS #14	17.12.3	If a school has only one squad in a sport, the school must declare if the squad will be the varsity team or a subvarsity team.
HS #15	18.4.1.1	A private school student could transfer to another private school without having to prove a double hardship.
HS #16	18.7.0	Would clarify eligibility status of students participating in Running Start
ML #17	18.8.6.3.B	Would establish a probation period for ML students through Saturday of the third week of school
HS #18	18.8.6.4	Would establish the criteria to determine initial eligibility for the winter season
HS #19	18.12.2	Native American students who transfer from a reservation school to a contiguous public school would be varsity eligible
HS #20	18.12.4.3	F-1 Visa students would be eligible during the initial first level offered by that school
ML/HS #21	18.16.0	*ADVISORY VOTE ONLY: Amendment would not be implemented under current State Law.* Participation in girls’ sports would be limited to biological females
ML/HS #22	20.1.5	Any individual who is not a rostered player, coach or authorized game personnel who enters the competition space and engages in a verbal or physical altercation will be suspended for a minimum of 25% of the season.
ML/HS #23	20.1.8	*ADVISORY VOTE ONLY: Amendment would not be implemented under current State Law.* Schools have the ability to enhance penalties
ML/HS #24	20.1.9	If an individual receives a second ejection in the same sport or in a subsequent sport during the school year, the individual will be suspended for 40% of the season; for a third ejection during the school year, the individual would be suspended for one full calendar year from the date of the third ejection
ML/HS #25	23.5.7	Before the conclusion of their second year of coaching, a coach must complete two designated NFHS coaches education classes
HS #26	25.1.6.3	Average monthly enrollment would be used to determine allocations
HS #27	31.1.0	Leagues could modify WIAA-approved playing rules for subvarsity contests
HS #28	39.2.0	Would increase the running clock time for varsity girls flag football to thirty-minute halves
ML/HS #29	42.3.5	Any soccer player with a second disqualification due to receiving two yellow cards in a season will be suspended for the following match
HS #30	43.3.0	Would allow softball teams to play in one two-day tournament or two one-day tournaments and count each tournament as one of their 20 regular season contests.
ML/HS #31	43.4.1	Would allow an on-deck fastpitch or slowpitch batter to warm up in either batting circle
HS #32	43.4.1	Fastpitch games would end of the losing team is behind by 15 runs after three innings, 12 runs after four innings, or by ten or more runs after five innings
HS #33	47.2.0	Volleyball jamboree limit would be three sets
HS #34	48.4.0	Would increase the individual wrestling match limit from 45 to 51
ML #35	48.65.0	Would allow a ML wresting tournament with a six-match limit in a one-day tournament once during the season

WIAA Finalizes Host Site and Format for Inaugural Girls Flag Football State Championships

12/04/2025 by sbessette

WIAA Finalizes Host Site and Format for Inaugural Girls Flag Football State Championships

RENTON, WA (December 4, 2025) – The WIAA Executive Board has approved Federal Way Memorial Stadium as the host site for the final rounds of the inaugural 2026 Girls Flag Football State Championships. The Association extends its appreciation to all schools and facilities that submitted bids. The depth of proposals reflects the strong statewide support for the continued growth of Girls Flag Football.

To accommodate the number of teams expected to qualify in the first championship year, the Executive Board also approved a one-year tournament format that will span two weekends.

FEBRUARY 7 : OPENING ROUNDS & QUARTERFINALS
The State Opening Rounds and Quarterfinals will be hosted at the closest approved site to the No. 1-4 seeds. This model mirrors the format currently used for State Baseball.

FEBRAURY 13-14: SEMIFINALS, CHAMPIONSHIPS, & 3rd/4th PLACE GAMES
Federal Way Memorial Stadium will host all final-round contests.

The WIAA Executive Board is expected to finalize official allocation counts, including State Tournament sizes for each classification, later this month.

For any questions, contact Bryn Langrock, Director of Marketing.

WIAA Announces State Slowpitch Softball Tournament Adjustments

10/09/202510/09/2025 by sbessette

WIAA Announces State Slowpitch Softball Tournament Adjustments

RENTON, WA (October 9, 2025) – The 2025 State Slowpitch Tournament is moving to Kiwanis Fields, located directly across the parking lot from the previous venue, Gateway Sports Complex. This location change is being made due to unforeseen field maintenance issues at Gateway Sports Complex. Kiwanis Fields are the three newer fields located in the northwest corner of Kiwanis Park, closer to Fair Avenue.

With this adjustment, the State Slowpitch Tournament schedule is changing from a four-field format to a three-field format, with corresponding time changes. The full, updated schedules can be found on the State Slowpitch brackets…

To be up to speed on everything State Slowpitch Softball, visit Slowpitch Softball Tournament Central.

For any questions, contact Jeneé James, Assistant Executive Director.

WIAA Launches Revamped Multimedia Policies

09/08/2025 by sbessette

WIAA LAUNCHES REVAMPED MULTIMEDIA POLICIES

RENTON, WA (September 8, 2025) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is excited to launch a revamped multimedia policies document, addressing changes to credential qualifications, how outlets will apply to cover WIAA State Championships, the creation of seasonal credentialing windows, and much more.

“This is an exciting update to the media landscape of WIAA State Championships,” Director of Communications Sean Bessette said. “Over the course of the last six months, it’s been important to build an encompassing document that clarifies a number of important media-related factors for WIAA State Championships.”

The launch of these updated media policies includes…

NEW MULTIMEDIA POLICIES DOCUMENT

The new multimedia policies document can be located on the updated media resources webpage.

RESET OF APPROVED MEDIA OUTLETS

As of today, all previously approved media outlets have been reset. If your media outlet has previously received media credentials to WIAA State Championships, it will need to reapply to potentially gain media access this school year. If an outlet does not re-apply and receive approval, it won’t receive access to WIAA State Championships.

Going forward, the Association will operate on an annual model, where all approved media outlets are reset at the end of the school year.

Media outlets can submit their application for the 2025-26 WIAA State Championships now.

CREATION OF SEASONAL CREDENTIALING WINDOWS

The WIAA will now only accept media outlet credential applications during specified seasonal credentialing windows. Once approved, an outlet will remain approved for the remainder of the school year, barring any revocation of credentials.

2025-26 SEASONAL CREDENTIALING WINDOWS
FALL: September 8, 2025 – October 15, 2025
WINTER: December 16, 2025 – January 15, 2026
SPRING: April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Credential applications will not be accepted outside of the seasonal windows. For context, if Media Outlet plans to have media credentials for State Football Championships in December, Media Outlet must apply to become an approved outlet during the fall seasonal credentialing window. If Media Outlet does not apply during the window, the outlet will be unable to register for credentials to State Football Championships, for example, as the next seasonal credentialing window does not open until all fall State Championships have concluded.

The fall seasonal credentialing window is open now. Media outlets can submit their application for the 2025-26 WIAA State Championships now.

CREDENTIAL QUALIFICIATIONS FOR “EMERGING MEDIA”

As the media landscape evolves, the WIAA acknowledges the growth of independent outlets, internet websites, freelancers, and similar media personnel. The revamped multimedia policies document outlines qualifications for media outlets that fall under the “Emerging Media” category.

UPDATED MEDIA RESOURCES PAGE

Coinciding with the release of the revamped WIAA Multimedia Policies, the WIAA has updated the media resources webpage. The update was designed to make navigation easier for media members and to make information more readily available.

Media members are encouraged to navigate through the updated media resources webpage to become familiar with the changes. As a reminder, the fall credentialing window opened today, and media outlets interested in gaining media access to 2025-26 WIAA State Championships can apply now.

For any questions, contact Sean Bessette, Director of Communications.

WIAA Launches Agreement with Varsity Sports Live as Community & Promotional Partner

08/22/202508/22/2025 by sbessette

WIAA LAUNCHES AGREEMENT WITH VARSITY SPORTS LIVE AS COMMUNITY & PROMOTIONAL PARTNER

RENTON, WA (AUGUST 22, 2025) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is excited to announce a new Community & Promotional Partnership with Varsity Sports Live and its platform, FinalScoreTV.

Through this partnership, Varsity Sports Live will highlight, celebrate, and strengthen school communities across Washington. FinalScoreTV will serve as a statewide platform to share stories from member schools and showcase the positive impact of high school sports and activities.

The platform is set to launch in November 2025, with coverage designed to encourage fans, families, and community members to fill gyms, stadiums, and fields in support of their local schools.

FOOTBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL COACHES:
Varsity Sports Live and FinalScoreTV want to hear from you. To have your team/school considered for highlighting and content development, answer a few questions on the form below. Submissions received by October 6 will have priority. Please fill out their survey at the following link: VARSITY SPORTS LIVE INTERVIEW FORM

2-Minute Drill: Health & Wellness Reminder

08/21/2025 by sbessette

2-MINUTE DRILL: HEALTH & WELLNESS REMINDER

RENTON, Wash. (August 21, 2025) – As the fall sports season gets underway, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) reminds the Association’s membership that heat acclimatization, heat illness, air quality, and emergency action plans are critical topics of conversation. It is also important to start planning your pre-contest timeout cards for your contests. In today’s 2-Minute Drill presented by FinalForms, Justin Kesterson, WIAA Assistant Executive Director, shares critical information regarding health and wellness resources as the fall sports season begins.

Heat Index Calculator & Current Air Quality Guidelines

To support schools and coaches in decision-making, the Heat Index Calculator is available on the WIAA’s Health & Wellness page. By entering a ZIP code, the tool provides recommendations for practice accommodations when needed. The site also links to the Department of Health’s (DOH) current Air Quality Guidelines. Schools should work with their risk managers and local DOH when adjusting practice accommodations.

Emergency Action Plans & Pre-Contest Timeout Cards

Emergency Action Plans and Pre-Contest Timeout Cards have proven effective in saving lives and managing real-life emergencies during practices and contests. Templates for both are available on the WIAA’s Health & Wellness page. Now is a critical time to prepare, review, and practice emergency response protocols, and these resources provide a strong foundation.

WIAA LEAP Committee Class of 2027 Announced

06/23/202506/20/2025 by sbessette

WIAA LEAP COMMITTEE CLASS OF 2027 ANNOUNCED

RENTON, Wash. (June 20, 2025) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is thrilled to welcome the following eight incoming juniors from WIAA member schools who have been selected to join the LEAP (Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development) Committee as the Class of 2027:

BELLA ADASZEWSKI

CHENEY

SOPHIA CHUN

CENTRAL KITSAP

AVA EDGAR

SHADLE PARK

MABEL EGAN

HAZEN

MIA HUYNH

CHIEF SEALTH

DERIN MUHITTINOGLU

BOTHELL

MICHAEL PRIEST

OCOSTA

OWEN YEE

FIFE

Now entering its 19th year, the LEAP Committee is comprised of 16 juniors and seniors (eight juniors and eight seniors) representing the WIAA’s member schools and serving as the voice of the Association’s 225,000+ student participants. These juniors will serve a two-year term, joining the eight seniors who recently completed their first term during the 2024-25 school year.

Senior LEAP Committee members returning to serve their second term are: Taylor Almanza (Stanwood), Bernie Anderson (Holy Names Academy), Cate Doherty (Hermiston), Abel Garcia (Royal), Kaiyah Sandridge (Onalaska), Jazlyn Sosa (Zillah), Cooper Stafford (Sehome), and Justyce Zuniga (Toppenish).

All applicants completed an extensive application process, which included an online application, short essays, and a video personal statement about why they should be selected.

The LEAP Committee will meet five times throughout the school year to discuss and provide feedback on WIAA-related topics and initiatives. The group will also have the opportunity to be involved with WIAA State Tournaments and participate in WIAA Executive Board meetings.

In the summer prior to the start of their senior year, LEAP Committee members will participate in a summer retreat that combines team-building exercises, while also evaluating the previous year and setting goals for the upcoming year.

If you would like to learn more about the LEAP Committee, please contact Andy Knapp.

2-Minute Drill: Transfer Reminders, Fall Workshops & Membership Renewal

06/18/2025 by sbessette

2-MINUTE DRILLs: Transfer AMENDMENT Reminders, Fall Workshops & Membership Renewal

RENTON, Wash. (June 18, 2025) – As the school year comes to a close, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is sharing important reminders to the Association’s membership through the release of a couple of 2-Minute Drills, presented by FinalForms. In the 2-Minute Drill’s below, Justin Kesterson, WIAA Assistant Executive Director, provides information on three important Association-related topics ahead of the 2025-26 school year.

Transfer Amendment Webinars

FinalForms and WIAA Staff are hosting webinars to educate the membership on the new transfer tracking platform through FinalForms. School representatives are encouraged to attend a webinar or watch a training video prior to attending a Fall Workshop, which will be available in the AD Center after next week’s training.

Upcoming Fall Workshops

Fall Workshops will take place from August 18-27 at six different sites across all six WIAA Districts. The dates and registration link for Fall Workshops are posted on the AD Center in MyWIAA.

Membership Renewal Completion Info.

The entire membership renewal process must be completed in FinalForms. Per WIAA Rule 3.1.4 – All member schools must complete the School Member Update process prior to the second Friday in July (11).

2025-26 WIAA Coaches School Launches; Access Course Content Now

05/15/202505/15/2025 by sbessette

2025-26 WIAA Coaches School Launches; Access Course Content Now

RENTON, Wash. (May 15, 2025) – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announces 2025-26 WIAA Coaches School.

WIAA Coaches School fulfills WIAA Coaching Standards requirements for three years. Registration for the 2025-2026 WIAA Coaches School is now open. The new series of courses launched May 15, 2025 and will be available on-demand through April 30, 2026. The registration amount is $65 plus fees, and pricing is subject to change on an annual basis. The registration deadline for 2025-26 WIAA Coaches School is March 31, 2026.

This new slate of courses features 17 new, unique presentations focused on sports psychology, DEI, medical aspects of coaching, legal aspects of coaching, and much more.

Article 23.5.0: Coaching Requirements
Appendix 17: Coaches Standards Task-Based Checklist

Learn more and register for WIAA Coaches School at the link below.

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wiaa content

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Introducing 2026-27 WIAA Coaches School; Pre-Registration Available Now

2026 SMART CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FEATURE DOHERTY & GARCIA

WIAA REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY APPROVES 22 AMENDMENTS

PASSED AMENDMENTS

FAILED AMENDMENTS

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

WIAA Finalizes Host Site and Format for Inaugural Girls Flag Football State Championships

WIAA Announces State Slowpitch Softball Tournament Adjustments

WIAA LAUNCHES REVAMPED MULTIMEDIA POLICIES

WIAA LAUNCHES AGREEMENT WITH VARSITY SPORTS LIVE AS COMMUNITY & PROMOTIONAL PARTNER

2-MINUTE DRILL: HEALTH & WELLNESS REMINDER

WIAA LEAP COMMITTEE CLASS OF 2027 ANNOUNCED

BELLA ADASZEWSKI

CHENEY

SOPHIA CHUN

CENTRAL KITSAP

AVA EDGAR

SHADLE PARK

MABEL EGAN

HAZEN

MIA HUYNH

CHIEF SEALTH

DERIN MUHITTINOGLU

BOTHELL

MICHAEL PRIEST

OCOSTA

OWEN YEE

FIFE

2-MINUTE DRILLs: Transfer AMENDMENT Reminders, Fall Workshops & Membership Renewal

2025-26 WIAA Coaches School Launches; Access Course Content Now

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