Washington Interscholastic Activities Association

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington. As of February 2011, the private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization consists of nearly 800 member high schools and middle/junior high schools, both public and private.

Purpose
Founded in 1905 to "create equitable playing conditions" between member teams, the WIAA plans and supervises interscholastic sports and activities approved and delegated by the various school district boards of directors. The organization emphasizes the importance of interscholastic sports and activities in the "total educational process" while recognizing that education is the primary responsibility of its member schools.

The WIAA creates and governs rules to establish uniformity of standards in sports and activities; to protect the safety and health of students; to shield students from exploitation by special interest groups; to provide fair and equal opportunities to all students participating; and to encourage good sportsmanship. A stated goal of the organization is to promote diversity of its membership at all levels.

The organization also provides member schools an open channel of communication with other members to organize any events and activities, as well as to resolve any issues. In addition, the WIAA recognizes achievement and excellence of member teams and individuals participating in sports and activities.

Funding
Primary funding for the WIAA is through ticket sales for state championships and other events. Additional funds are secured through corporate sponsorships, memberships fees, and small percentages of the sales of merchandise related to the organization and its member schools. As a private organization, the WIAA does not receive funding via tax dollars and is not financially supported by the State of Washington.

WIAA-sanctioned sports & activities
The WIAA oversees athletics and fine arts in Washington state. As of February 2011, the organization hosts 83 state championships for the following sports and activities:

Other activities

 * Cheerleading
 * Dance & Drill Team
 * Drama
 * Forensics
 * Debate & Student Congress
 * Music

Classification
Classification is based on student body enrollment in grades 9–11 and used by the WIAA to maintain fair and equal competition between its member high schools. The organization places member schools into one of six tiered classifications based on enrollment ranges: 1B, 2B, 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A. The enrollment ranges are evaluated by the WIAA Executive Board biennially and finalized for a two-year period. Enrollments of single-gender schools are doubled for classification purposes.

Current classifications for years 2016 through 2020, as approved by the WIAA Executive Board on January 25, 2016, were:

Opt-up
Member schools are given the option to move to a higher classification to compete against larger schools. The WIAA gives members two opportunities to "opt-up" for higher classification: 1) prior to the enrollment count that will inform the enrollment ranges for classification when evaluated and finalized by the Executive Board; and 2) a two-week period after the classification enrollment ranges have been finalized.

Schools that opt-up during the first opportunity are divided into equal classifications after the classification enrollment ranges have been finalized. Schools that elect to opt-up during the second opportunity must be approved by the board of their governing District and the WIAA Executive Board.

For the years 2010 through 2012, 9 schools opted up to 2B classification; 5 to 1A, 1 to 2A, 24 to 3A, and 4 schools opted up to 4A classification. In the past schools have opted up in order to prevent leagues from dissolving, as the Eastside Prep Eagles did in the 2012-2013 season, opting up from 1B to the 1A Emerald City, now playing schools with over double their enrollment.

Historic classifications
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League alignments
The WIAA is divided into nine districts that represent approximate geographical areas. Each district is presided over by a District Director. Member schools are aligned into geographical conferences or leagues for competition. District membership is determined by these conferences and leagues with the exception of two. The Columbia Basin Big Nine Conference and Central Washington Athletic Conference have member schools in two districts. Conference and League alignment is determined annually. The following are league alignments as of 2016-2017 school year and are subject to revision to adjust for the 2016-2020 reclassification.

Northwest District One
The Northwest Interscholastic Activities Association governs WIAA District 1, which encompasses the five counties in the northwest section of Washington State: Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan, and Island. As of February 2011, Northwest District 1 includes seven leagues with member schools from all classifications and a single independent member school. The Western High School Athletic Conference regulates two 4A classification leagues and one 3A classification league. Its membership consists of high schools in the public school districts of Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, Shoreline, Snohomish, and Stanwood. The North Sound Conference regulates member schools residing in the 1A classification. Its membership consists of high schools in Snohomish, Island and north King counties, in and near Everett. The Northwest Conference regulates member schools in 3A, 2A and 1A classifications. Its membership consists of high schools in western Whatcom, Skagit and counties, in and near Bellingham and Mount Vernon. The Northwest 2B/1B League regulates member schools in 2B and 1B classifications. Its membership consists of high schools in San Juan, Skagit, Island and Snohomish counties. The Northwest B League regulates member schools in 1B classification. Its membership consists of small public and private high schools in San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties.

WesCo 4A WesCo 2A/3A North Sound Conference (1A) Northwest Conference (1A/2A/3A) Northwest 1B/2B League (1B/2B) Northwest 1B League
 * Cascade Bruins
 * Glacier Peak Grizzlies
 * Jackson Timberwolves
 * Kamiak Knights
 * Lake Stevens Vikings
 * Mariner Marauders
 * Monroe Bearcats
 * Mount Vernon Bulldogs
 * Archbishop Murphy Wildcats (2A)
 * Arlington Eagles
 * Cedarcrest Redwolves (2A)
 * Edmonds-Woodway Warriors
 * Everett Seagulls
 * Lynnwood Royals
 * Marysville Getchell Chargers
 * Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks
 * Meadowdale Mavericks
 * Mountlake Terrace Hawks (2A)
 * Oak Harbor Wildcats
 * Shorecrest Scots
 * Shorewood Thunderbirds
 * Snohomish Panthers
 * Stanwood Spartans
 * Cedar Park Christian Eagles (1A)
 * Granite Falls Tigers (1A)
 * King's Knights (1A)
 * Coupeville Wolves (1A)
 * South Whidbey Falcons (1A)
 * Sultan Turks (1A)
 * Anacortes Seahawks (2A)
 * Bellingham Red Raiders(2A)
 * Blaine Borderites (2A)
 * Burlington-Edison Tigers (2A)
 * Ferndale Golden Eagles (3A)
 * Lakewood Cougars (2A)
 * Lynden Lions (2A)
 * Lynden Christian Lyncs (1A)
 * Meridian Trojans (1A)
 * Mount Baker Mountaineers (1A)
 * Nooksack Valley Pioneers (1A)
 * Sedro-Woolley Cubs (2A)
 * Sehome Mariners (2A)
 * Squalicum Storm (3A)
 * Concrete Lions(2B)
 * Darrington Loggers(2B)
 * Friday Harbor Wolverines (2B)
 * La Conner Braves(2B)
 * Mount Vernon Christian Hurricanes (1B)
 * Orcas Island Vikings (2B)
 * Arlington Christian Lions
 * Cedar Park Christian - Mountlake Terrace Lions
 * Grace Academy Eagles
 * Shoreline Christian Chargers (1B)
 * Lopez Island Lobos
 * Lummi Nation Blackhawks
 * Providence Classical Christian Highlanders
 * Skykomish Rockets
 * Fellowship Christian Eagles
 * Tulalip Heritage Hawks
 * Orcas Christian School Saints

SeaKing District Two
The SeaKing District encompasses mostly schools in King County. The schools are in all classification sizes and separated into five leagues by size and location. A majority of the state's 3A schools are located in this district and the West Central District 3. The Center School, International Community School, International School, and Secondary BOC are independents in this District.

KingCo 4A KingCo 3A/2A Metro (3A) Emerald City (1A) SeaTac (1B/2B) Independent
 * Bothell Cougars
 * Eastlake Wolves
 * Inglemoor Vikings
 * Issaquah Eagles
 * Mount Si Wildcats
 * Newport Knights
 * North Creek Jaguars
 * Skyline Spartans
 * Woodinville Falcons
 * Bellevue Wolverines (3A)
 * Interlake Saints (3A)
 * Juanita Rebels (3A)
 * Lake Washington Kangaroos (2A)
 * Liberty Patriots
 * Mercer Island Islanders (2A)
 * Redmond Mustangs (3A)
 * Sammamish Totems (2A)
 * Bainbridge Spartans
 * Ballard Beavers
 * Blanchet Braves
 * Sealth Seahawks
 * Cleveland Eagles
 * Eastside Catholic Crusaders
 * Franklin Quakers
 * Garfield Bulldogs
 * Holy Names Cougars (girls)
 * Ingraham Rams
 * Lakeside Lions
 * Nathan Hale Raiders
 * O'Dea Irish (boys)
 * Rainier Beach Vikings
 * Roosevelt Roughriders
 * Seattle Prep Panthers
 * West Seattle Wildcats
 * Annie Wright
 * Bear Creek Grizzlies
 * Eastside Prep Eagles
 * Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
 * Northwest
 * Overlake Owls
 * Seattle Academy
 * Sierra Spartans
 * Bush Blazers
 * Northwest Haüs
 * University Prep Pumas
 * Auburn Adventist Falcons (2B)
 * Christian Faith Eagles (1B)
 * Crosspoint Academy Warriors (2B)
 * Evergreen Lutheran Eagles (1B)
 * Concordia Christian Hawks (1B)
 * Northwest Yeshiva High School (1B)
 * Pope John Paul II Eagles (1B)
 * Puget Sound Adventist Sharks (1B)
 * Quilcene Rangers (1B)
 * Rainier Christian Mustangs (1B)
 * Seattle Lutheran Saints (2B)
 * Tacoma Baptist Crusaders (1B)
 * Seattle Waldorf School

West Central District Three
The WCD encompasses schools in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Pierce, Mason, Thurston, and King counties of the northern Peninsula and southern Puget Sound areas of Washington. The district has the most 4A and 3A schools combined in the state, with 26 and 16 respectively. It includes schools from all classification sizes, although most of the 2B schools in the region are members SeaTac league of SeaKing District two.

North Puget Sound 4A Olympic Cascade South Puget Sound 4A South Sound Conference 3A Pierce County 3A South Puget Sound 2A (Division 1) South Puget Sound 2A (Division 2) Olympic 1A/2A Nisqually 1A North Olympic 1B
 * Auburn Trojans
 * Auburn Mountainview Lions
 * Auburn-Riverside Ravens
 * Decatur Golden Gators
 * Enumclaw Hornets
 * Federal Way Eagles
 * Thomas Jefferson Raiders
 * Todd Beamer Titans
 * Hazen Highlanders
 * Kennedy Lancers
 * Kentlake Falcons
 * Kent-Meridian Royals
 * Kentridge Chargers
 * Kentwood Conquerors
 * Mt. Rainier Rams
 * Tahoma Bears
 * Bellarmine Prep Lions
 * Curtis Vikings^
 * Emerald Ridge Jaguars
 * Graham-Kapowsin Eagles
 * Olympia Bears
 * Puyallup Vikings
 * Rogers Rams
 * South Kitsap Wolves
 * Sumner Spartans
 * Capital Cougars
 * Central Kitsap Cougars
 * Gig Harbor Tides
 * North Thurston Rams
 * Peninsula Seahawks
 * Shelton Highclimbers
 * Timberline Blazers
 * Yelm Tornados
 * Bethel Braves
 * Bonney Lake Panthers
 * Lakes Lancers
 * Lincoln Abes
 * Mt. Tahoma Thunderbirds
 * Spanaway Lake Sentinels
 * Wilson Rams
 * Stadium Tigers
 * Evergreen Wolverines
 * Fife Trojans
 * Foss Falcons
 * Foster Bulldogs (2A)
 * Franklin Pierce Cardinals
 * Lindbergh Eagles
 * Washington Patriots
 * White River Hornets
 * Clover Park Warriors
 * Eatonville Cruisers
 * Highline Pirates
 * Orting Cardinals
 * Renton Indians
 * River Ridge Hawks
 * Steilacoom Sentinels
 * Tyee Totems
 * Bremerton Knights (2A)
 * Chimacum Cowboys (1A)
 * Kingston Buccaneers (2A)
 * Klahowya Eagles (1A)
 * North Kitsap Vikings (2A)
 * North Mason Bulldogs (2A)
 * Olympic Trojans (2A)
 * Port Angeles Roughriders (2A)
 * Port Townsend Redhawks (1A)
 * Sequim Wolves (2A)
 * Bellevue Christian Vikings
 * Cascade Christian Cougars
 * Charles Wright Tarriers
 * Seattle Christian Warriors
 * Vashon Island Pirates
 * Chief Kitsap Academy Bears
 * Clallam Bay Bruins
 * Crescent Loggers
 * Neah Bay Red Devils

Southwest Washington District Four
The Southwest District, as its name suggests, includes schools south of the Olympic Mountains and west of the Cascade Range. The Washington School for the Blind (1B), Three Rivers Christian (1B), King's Way Christian (1B), Maple Lane High School (1A), and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics (1A) are independents.

Greater St. Helens 4A Greater St. Helens 3A Greater St. Helens 2A Evergreen 2A Evergreen 1A Trico 1A Pacific 2B Central 2B Columbia Valley 1B Coastal 1B
 * Battle Ground Tigers
 * Camas Papermakers
 * Heritage Timberwolves
 * Skyview Storm
 * Union Titans
 * Evergreen Plainsmen
 * Fort Vancouver Trappers
 * Hudson's Bay Eagles
 * Kelso Hilanders
 * Mountain View Thunder
 * Prairie Falcons
 * Columbia River Chieftains
 * Hockinson Hawks
 * Mark Morris Monarchs
 * R. A. Long Lumberjacks
 * Ridgefield Spudders
 * Washougal Panthers
 * Woodland Beavers
 * Aberdeen Bobcats
 * Black Hills Wolves
 * Centralia Tigers
 * Rochester Warriors
 * Tumwater T-Birds
 * W.F. West Bearcats
 * Elma Eagles
 * Forks Spartans
 * Hoquiam Grizzlies
 * Montesano Bulldogs
 * Tenino Beavers
 * Castle Rock Rockets
 * King's Way Knights
 * La Center Wildcats
 * Seton Catholic Cougars
 * Stevenson Bulldogs
 * Columbia Bruins
 * Chief Leschi Warriors
 * Ilwaco Fishermen
 * Life Christian Eagles
 * North Beach Hyaks
 * Northwest Christian Navigators
 * Ocosta Wildcats
 * Raymond Gulls
 * South Bend Indians
 * Willapa Valley Titans
 * Adna Pirates
 * Kalama Chinooks
 * Morton-White Pass Timberwolves
 * Mossyrock Vikings
 * Napavine Tigers
 * Onalaska Loggers
 * Pe Ell Trojans
 * Rainier Mountaineers
 * Toledo Indians
 * Toutle Lake Ducks
 * Wahkiakum Mules
 * Winlock Cardinals
 * Cedar Tree Classical Christian School
 * Columbia Adventist Kodiaks
 * Firm Foundation Eagles
 * Naselle Comets
 * Three Rivers Christian School
 * Washington School for the Deaf Terriers
 * Lake Quinault Elks
 * Mary M. Knight Owls
 * North River Mustangs
 * Oakville Acorns
 * Taholah Chitwin
 * Wishkah Valley Loggers

Yakima Valley District Five
The Yakima Valley District includes schools in south central Washington. The schools are divided into five leagues.

CWAC 2A SCAC West 1A SCAC East 1A EWAC 2B 2B Greater Columbia Gorge 1B
 * East Valley Red Devils
 * Ellensburg Bulldogs
 * Ephrata Tigers (District 6)
 * Grandview Greyhounds
 * Othello Huskies
 * Prosser Mustangs
 * Quincy Jackrabbits (District 6)
 * Selah Vikings
 * Toppenish Wildcats
 * Wapato Wolves
 * Cle Elum-Roslyn Warriors
 * Goldendale Timberwolves
 * Granger Spartans
 * Highland Scots
 * LaSalle Lightning
 * Naches Valley Rangers
 * Zillah Leopards
 * College Place Hawks
 * Columbia Coyotes
 * Connell Eagles
 * Kiona-Benton Bears
 * River View Panthers
 * Royal Knights
 * Wahluke Warriors
 * Warden Cougars
 * Dayton Bulldogs
 * Desales Irish
 * Kittitas Coyotes
 * Liberty Christian Patriots
 * Lyle-Wishram Cougars
 * Mabton Vikings
 * Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars
 * Walla Walla Valley Academy Knights
 * White Swan Cougars
 * Bickelton Pirates
 * Glenwood/Trout Lake Mustangs
 * Klickitat Vandals
 * Sunnyside Christian Knights (Southeast 1B for football only)
 * Trout Lake Mustangs
 * Yakima Tribal School Eagles

North Central District Six
Columbia Basin Big-9 4A Caribou Trail 1A Central Washington 2B Central Washington 1B
 * Davis Pirates
 * Eastmont Wildcats
 * Eisenhower Cadets
 * Moses Lake Chiefs
 * Sunnyside Grizzlies
 * Wenatchee Panthers
 * West Valley Rams
 * Cascade Kodiaks (Leavenworth)
 * Cashmere Bulldogs
 * Chelan Goats
 * Okanogan Bulldogs
 * Omak Pioneers
 * Brewster Bears
 * Bridgeport Mustangs
 * Lake Roosevelt Raiders
 * Liberty Bell Mountain Lions
 * Manson Trojans
 * Oroville Hornets
 * Soap Lake Eagles
 * Tonasket Tigers
 * Waterville Shockers
 * Cascade Christian Academy Wolverines
 * Easton Jaguars
 * Entiat Tigers
 * Mansfield Kernels
 * Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions
 * Pateros Billygoats
 * Riverside Christian Crusaders (District 5)
 * Wilson Creek Devils

Northeast District Seven
Great Northern 2A Northeast 1A Bi-County 2B Bi County 1B
 * Cheney Blackhawks
 * Clarkston Bantams
 * East Valley Knights
 * Pullman Greyhounds
 * West Valley Eagles
 * Chewelah Cougars
 * Colville Indians
 * Deer Park Stags
 * Freeman Scotties
 * Lakeside (8 Mile) Eagles
 * Medical Lake Cardinals
 * Newport Grizzlies
 * Riverside Rams
 * Asotin Panthers
 * Colfax Bulldogs
 * Davenport Gorillas
 * Kettle Falls Bulldogs
 * Liberty Lancers
 * Lind/Ritzville Broncos
 * Mary Walker Chargers
 * Northwest Christian Crusaders
 * Reardan Indians
 * St. George's Dragons
 * Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves
 * Wilbur-Creston Wildcats
 * ACH Warriors
 * Columbia Lions
 * Curlew Cougars
 * Cusick Panthers
 * Inchelium Hornets
 * Northport Mustangs
 * Odessa-Harrington Titans
 * Republic Tigers
 * Selkirk Rangers
 * Valley Christian Panthers
 * Washtucna Tigercats
 * Wellpinit Redskins

Greater Spokane District Eight
The Greater Spokane League was formed in 1925 as the Spokane City League and became the GSL in 1976. District 8 was created to separate the larger schools (then AAA) from the smaller schools in District 7. Schools that drop to 2A therefore leave the GSL and District 8, to the Great Northern League in District 7. Consequently, schools have gone through great lengths to remain in the league and maintain historic rivalries. Gonzaga Prep opts-up to 4A, despite having 2A enrollment numbers. In 2014, the GSL separated the league into 4A and 3A to create space for more crossover games with other leagues. University H.S. also moved up to 4A

Mid-Columbia 4A Mid-Columbia 3A Greater Spokane 3A/4A
 * Chiawana Riverhawks
 * Hanford Falcons
 * Pasco Bulldogs
 * Richland Bombers
 * Walla Walla Blue Devils
 * Kamiakin Braves
 * Kennewick Lions
 * Southridge Suns
 * Hermiston Bulldogs
 * Central Valley Bears (4A)
 * Ferris Saxons (4A)
 * Gonzaga Prep Bullpups (4A)
 * Lewis & Clark Tigers (4A)
 * Mead Panthers (4A)
 * Mt. Spokane Wildcats (3A)
 * North Central Indians (3A)
 * Rogers Pirates (3A)
 * Shadle Park Highlanders (3A)
 * University Titans (4A)

Southeast District Nine
Southeast 1B
 * Colton Wildcats
 * Garfield-Palouse Vikings
 * Oakesdale Nighthawks
 * Pomeroy Pirates
 * Prescott Tigers
 * St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles
 * Touchet Indians

Neighboring states (and province)

 * Oregon School Activities Association
 * Idaho High School Activities Association
 * British Columbia School Sports (Canada)