Emerging Activities
What Are Emerging Activities?
The purpose of emerging activities are to grow meaningful interscholastic participation opportunities for students in athletics and activities that have the potential to meet the required number of schools participating to be considered for official sanctioning by the OSAA.» Read About Emerging Activities
Boys Volleyball
At the Delegate Assembly meeting on 10/9/2023, Boys Volleyball was unanimously approved as an emerging activity beginning with the 2024 spring season. 2024-25 will be Year 2 of the activity.
» Delegate Assembly Meeting Summary - 10/9/2023
» Delegate Assembly Meeting Summary - 10/7/2025
Contact Information
» OSAA Volleyball Contact: Missy Smith, missys@osaa.org
» OSAA Emerging Sport Contact: Kyle Stanfield, kyles@osaa.org
» Oregon Boys Volleyball Contact: Patrick Gibson, pdxgibby@icloud.com
» Sign Up Deadline: February 3
» Cooperative Sponsorship Deadline: February 17
» First Practice Date: March 3
» First Contest Date: March 17
» Cutoff Date: May 17
» Culminating Event: May 24-25 @ Olympus Sports Center (Hillsboro)
Playing Information
» 18 Play Dates
» 36 Matches
» Varsity best 3 out of 5. Sub-varsity best 2 out of 3.
» 16 player roster limitation for playoffs
Officials Fees
» $67.50, two officials per match
Girls Flag Football
At the Delegate Assembly meeting on 10/7/2024, Girls Flag Football was unanimously approved as an emerging activity beginning with the 2025 spring season. 2025-26 will be Year 2 of the activity.
» Delegate Assembly Meeting Summary - 10/9/2023
Contact Information
» OSAA Girls Flag Football Contact: Kelly Foster, kellyf@osaa.org
» Girls Flag Football Rules: Rebecca Brisson, Rebecca.Brisson@nike.com
» OSAA Emerging Sport Contact: Kyle Stanfield, kyles@osaa.org
Season Dates
» First Practice Date: March 3
» First Contest Date: March 17
» Cutoff Date: May 10
» Culminating Event: May 17
Playing Information
» 12 Play Dates
» 18 Games
» Oregon Flag Football - Rules
Officials Fees
» Year 1: $75 (Varsity), $60 (Sub-Varsity),three officials required
» Year 2: $75 (Varsity), $60 (Sub-Varsity),three officials required
Other
The following organizations have contacted the OSAA about becoming an emerging activity and have, or are planning to, present at a future Delegate Assembly Meeting.
ESports
» Oregon ESports Website
» Contact: Joe Navarro (PlayFly ESports)
Girls Flag Football
» Contact: Kelly Foster (OSAA)
Water Polo
» Oregon High School Water Polo
» Contact: Carl Tuma (President)
Boys Lacrosse
» Oregon High School Lacrosse Association
» Contact: Paul Schlesinger (President)
Girls Lacrosse
» Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association
» Contact: Contact Page
