From the Executive Director

The WIAA office is preparing for the Spring State Championships.  In this video, Mike Colbrese discusses the action taken at the Representative Assembly and the WIAA Executive Board meetings - including the reformatting of the State Basketball Championships.

May 2010 Fast Break Video

Sincerely,

Mike Colbrese
WIAA Executive Director

2010 Fall Workshops for Athletic Directors and Principals

The dates and locations for the 2010 Fall Workshops for Athletic Directors and Principals have been released.  Please note that all WIAA member high schools are required to send their principal/designee and/or athletic director to these information sessions.  Mail registration for the workshops is available now.  The cost for the workshop is free and has been included in the annual high school membership fees.  It includes lunch and three (3) coaches education clock hours.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

WIAA Coaches School Online Registration Open

Help yourself to become a better coach by attending the annual WIAA Coaches School at the Yakima Convention Center on Friday, July 30 - Saturday, July 31, 2010.  Coaches School provides an excellent opportunity for coaches, advisors and administrators for all activities and athletics to interact, to learn, and to share experiences that contribute to the professionalism of interscholastic coaching.  Enjoy a power-packed conference that will inspire, motivate, and prepare you for the upcoming school year!

2010 Coaches School Schedule  |  ONLINE REGISTRATION

WIAA Extends Deadline for L.E.A.P. Committee Applications

The WIAA has extended the deadline for the L.E.A.P. Committee applications to Wednesday, May 19, 2010.  This is the first year that the application deadline has been in the spring.  Because of this, the WIAA wants to make sure students have an adequate opportunity to apply.

High school students (who will be juniors in the 2010-11 school year) who exhibit leadership qualities and who are involved in athletics and activities are encouraged to apply.  Apply Today!

CONTACT: Sarah Wisness

2010 Baseball and Softball State Championships Youth Promotion!

Each paying adult may bring up to five (5) youth baseball or softball players (ages 12 and under) FREE to the 2010 3A, 4A Baseball, 1A, 2A Baseball, 1B, 2B Baseball or 3A, 4A Softball State Championships.*  Each player must wear a piece of their team uniform (team shirt or hat), and must present one of the coupons at the ticket window.

CONTACT: Andy Knapp

*1B, 2B, 1A, 2A Softball not included due to space limitations at the host venues

NFHS Basketball Rules Changes

The following is the NFHS press release on 2010-11 high school basketball rules changes as approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee and the NFHS Board of Directors.

• NFHS Basketball Rules Changes Summary
• 2010 NFHS Basketball Rules Questionnaire

New NCAA Eligibility Center High School Portal

In an effort to better serve the NCAA Eligibility Center's high school customers, it is launching a new portal for high school administrators.  The Eligibility Center is excited about this new service to you.  The Eligibility Center hopes that you will find this new system to be more user friendly, with enhanced functionality and new search functions.  The resource page on this new site will assist you with any questions you may have about NCAA eligibility. 

This new site will allow administrators to do the following:

Here is how to access the new page:

Click here for instructions on how to navigate through each module.

High School Football Player Development Program Presented by The National Guard and the NFL

The High School Player Development Program presented by The National Guard  and the NFL provides incoming high school sophomores through seniors a five day camp that focuses on character development and specific football skill training by position.  Through the program, each participant will gain full awareness of what is necessary to become a successful collegiate student-athlete.

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SUBWAY® Washington Games

The SUBWAY® Washington Games are back for a third year and the range of sporting events is wider than ever!  As the banner program of the Powered By You fitness movement, the Games 30 sports take place June and July at venues across the Puget Sound region.  We believe sports have the power to promote the importance of health and fitness to the youth of Washington. 

There is an activity for every interest and every level!  We encourage you to help us get Washington’s kids up, active and in the SUBWAY® Washington Games this summer.  See you on the court, field, track, or pool this summer!

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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 spring sports season.  The Scholastic Awards Program recognizes the team with the highest grade point average among all Washington high schools in each enrollment classification.

Booster Club Advertising Opportunities

For more information, please contact Shanon Burke

 

SPRING 2010