February 2010
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WIAA FastBreak February 2010
2/12/2010
WIAA | Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
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| Fast Break is your source for up-to-date information on hot topics, upcoming events and breaking news from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). Each issue features articles, information and updates that impact school administrators, media members and WIAA partners and affiliates. |
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Amendments
The WIAA Winter Coalition is an annual meeting of the members of the WIAA Representative Assembly, league presidents, district directors, executive board members and staff. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss amendments that have been proposed by the WIAA member schools and executive board, and in some cases, to modify the proposed amendments.
An amendment is a proposed change to the current rules and regulations. The WIAA Representative Assembly members return in April for their annual meeting to vote on the proposed amendments. Amendments receiving 60% favorable votes of approval go into effect on August 1 of the following school year unless otherwise noted.
The proposed amendments for the 2010 Representative Assembly can be found here.
The amendment summary/position template can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Adsit. |
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New Bat Rule For Baseball to Take Effect on January 2, 2012
A change to Rule 1-3-2 regarding baseball bat specifications will be effective January 1, 2012, stating that the bat should be a “smooth cylinder implement from the top of the cap to the top of the knob.” The change will also require that all non-wood bats meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, which is the standard used by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The new rule also states that non-wood bats must be labeled with a rectangular certification mark “a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.” The new standard ensures that performances by non-wood bats are more comparable to those of wood bats. It’s also expected to minimize risk, improve play and increase teaching opportunities.
Although the new rule does not go into effect until the spring season in 2012, it is important that any bats purchased in the future meet the new standard. Coaches, players and parents need to be wary of sporting goods stores and/or manufacturers attempting to clear their inventory of bats that will not be legal after January 2, 2012. |
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Save the Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
The WIAA will be hosting both a Storm Coaches Clinic and Junior Storm Youth Basketball Clinic on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Tacoma Dome.
Details on the clinics will be available soon at www.wiaa.com and www.stormbasketball.com.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Andy Knapp. |
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Baden Volleyball Information
Please be aware that the Baden Perfection Elite volleyball, the official ball of the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Volleyball Championships, will be branded the “Baden Perfection 15-0” for 2010. This is just a branding change.
Multi-colored volleyballs, appropriately branded with the NFHS logo, will be legal for all levels of play in Washington beginning with the 2010 fall season. If opposing team coaches agree to play with a colored ball, the home team will provide the ball and home team colors will be allowed. If opposing team coaches do not agree, then a white ball will be used.
During the state volleyball championships, blue, gray and white paneled balls, as well as all white balls, will be provided.
Please contact Cindy Adsit if you have any questions regarding the use of multi-colored balls in volleyball. |
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WIAA L.E.A.P. Committee - Now Accepting Applications for 2010-11
L.E.A.P. (Leadership through Education, Activities, and Personal Development), is the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's student leadership group. The L.E.A.P. Committee is made up of student leaders from WIAA member schools throughout the state.
Student representatives are involved with WIAA events, meetings and community projects, and have the unique opportunity to be the voice of Washington’s nearly 230,000 student-participants.
This spring, the WIAA will select a group of six (6) high school students who will be juniors in the 2010-11 school year to join the L.E.A.P. Committee. Students participate as Committee members throughout their junior and senior years. The summer after their junior year, Committee members have the opportunity to attend the National Federation of High Schools Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The WIAA invites students who will be juniors in the 2010-11 school year to apply for the WIAA L.E.A.P. Committee by May 7, 2010. |
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2010 SAMMY Awards | 25 $7,500 College Scholarships for Student Athletes
Milk refuels and rewards high school senior student athletes with a $7,500 college scholarship. High school student athletes are encouraged to apply for the college scholarship - which includes a chance to star in a Milk Mustache ad and a trip to Disney World. Student athletes who are milk drinkers, who excel in academics, sports and community service should apply now for the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards Scholarship!
Visit the 2010 SAMMY Awards Scholarship site for more information. |
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| SAT and ACT Registration Deadlines and Test Dates |
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| SAT Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
| March 13, 2010 |
February 4, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 |
March 25, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 |
April 29, 2010 | |
| ACT Test Dates |
Registration Deadlines |
| April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
| June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 | |
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The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Dairy Farmers of Washington and Les Schwab Tires are proud to announce the Academic State Champions for the 2010 winter sports season. The Scholastic Awards Program recognizes the team with the highest grade point average among all Washington high schools in each enrollment classification.
The Academic State Champions for winter include the following sports and activities: Band/Orchestra, Bowling, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Swimming and Diving, Cheer, Choir, Dance/Drill, Drama, Forensics, Gymnastics, and Boys and Girls Wrestling The winning teams will be presented with a special plaque at the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships. A complete list of the winning teams can be found here.
The spring sports and activities deadlines for the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires Academic State Championships is the fourth Friday in April. Please submit information by going to my.wiaa.com. If you have questions regarding the Scholastic Awards program, please contact Aaron Roetcisoender. |
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Booster Club Advertising Opportunities
 All high school booster clubs are eligible to purchase a $60 advertisement in state tournament programs. The advertisements are text only and 1/8 of a page.
This year, high school booster clubs can purchase ads in advance of their teams qualifying for state. If their team does not make it to state play, the advertisement will not run and the booster club will not be charged for the advertisement.
For more information, please contact Shanon Burke |
Purchase Miniature State Championship Trophies
 Athletes and parents can purchase trophies from the WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington/Les Schwab Tires State Championships by going to:
www.athleticawards.com
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Winter Schedule
Regional Wrestling
February 12-13, 2010 | Various Sites
Boys Swimming and Diving
February 18-20, 2010 | King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way
Gymnastics
February 19-20, 2010 | Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall
Mat Classic XXII, Boys and Girls Wrestling
February 19-20, 2010 | Tacoma Dome
1B Boys and Girls Basketball
February 24-27, 2010 | Yakima Valley SunDome
2B Boys and Girls Basketball
March 3-6, 2010 | Spokane Arena
1A Boys and Girls Basketball
March 3-6, 2010 | Yakima Valley SunDome
4A Boys and Girls Basketball
March 3-6, 2010 | Tacoma Dome
2A Boys and Girls Basketball
March 10-13, 2010 | Yakima Valley SunDome
3A Boys and Girls Basketball
March 10-13, 2010 | Tacoma Dome
Individual Events (Forensics)
March 13, 2010 | University of Puget Sound
Debate and Student Congress
March 19-20, 2010 | University of Puget Sound
Drama Festival
March 20-21, 2010 | Western Washington University
4A Dance/Drill
March 26, 2010 | Yakima Valley SunDome
2A/3A Dance/Drill
March 27, 2010 | Yakima Valley SunDome
Ensemble Contest
April 23, 2010 | Central Washington University
Solo Contest
April 24, 2010 | Central Washington University |
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