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OSAA Weekly Updates

 

September 28, 2023

HEADLINES

Delegate Assembly Agenda
The agenda and caucus items for the October 9 meeting are now available.

Petition to Play Down Task Force Summary
Task Force held their initial work session. Next meeting is October 19.

Oregon Wrestling Weight Monitoring Program - BIA Assessment Training
Sunday, October 15 @ 1:30pm. Persons eligible to be trained as OSAA approved assessors include Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, physician's assistant, nutritionist, health educator, exercise physiologist, or other persons approved by the OSAA. Contact Kris Welch with questions.

Contest Scores due 10pm daily
Friendly reminder that scores are due to the OSAA website by 10pm on the day the contest/match was played.

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Endowment Game Ticket Report
A reminder to please use the Endowment Game Ticket Report when submitting endowment game gate receipts.

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September 27 volleyball notebook
News and notes from around the volleyball world, in Oregon.

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October 2 - New Athletic Director / Administrative Assistants Workshop (Eugene)
October 6 - OnPoint Fall Academic All-State, Preselection, and Participation Forms Due

 

September 21, 2023

HEADLINES

Fall Preselection, Participation and Academic All-State Forms
These forms open next week. Due date is October 6.

Update Wrestling Coaches Information
With wrestling starting in less than 2 months, schools will be wanting to get ready to input all their wrestling data into Trackwrestling. Those access codes will be sent to each school, and it is imperative that the correct coach gets access. Please update your staff ASAP.

Update Out-of-State Records
Please make sure you regularly update the records of teams your school has played from out-of-state.

NFHS Learn Courses
NFHS Learn has dozens of free courses for administrators, coaches, and students.

SPOTLIGHT

Generate new revenue through our partners at the NFHS Network
Schools that stream on the NFHS Network have several options to generate more revenue for their programs: through the subscriptions they share and school-controlled advertising within your stream.

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Cross country notebook: Resnik, Campbell trade victories
S. Albany's Matthew Resnik, Zander Campbell duel at back-to-back invites; Central Catholic boys, LO girls prevail at Meriwether.

NEXT WEEK

September 25 - Open Period Begins for Winter and Spring Activities (6A, 5A, 4A Classifications)
September 27 - Last day to add contests to Fall Schedules, Activities Advisory Committee Meeting
September 29 - Delegate Assembly - New Member Orientation (Zoom)

 

September 14, 2023

HEADLINES

Executive Board Meeting Summary
Summary from their September meeting includes New Playoff Reimbursement Formula, 1A-6 Player Football Team Size, and defined information for schools looking to play down in football.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Newsletter
September edition is now available.

Endowment Game Ticket Report
A reminder to please use the Endowment Game Ticket Report when submitting endowment game gate receipts.

Fall 2023 Track & Field / Cross Country Grant Winners
Congratulations to Four Rivers Charter, La Pine HS, Ridgeview HS, Riverside HS (WLWV), Banks HS, Santiam Christian, Cascades Academy, Warrenton HS, Yamhill-Carlton HS, Sandy HS, South Umpqua HS, Henley HS, and Gervais HS for receiving funding this Fall. $12,000 more dollars available this spring.

SPOTLIGHT

Nominate a Student for the Toyota Athlete of the Week!
Each week throughout the school year, Toyota and the OSAA will recognize varsity athletes that exhibited an outstanding performance during the previous week. All qualifying students will be in good academic standing, show leadership qualities and serve as role models in their communities. Nominate students each week by Tuesday at 12pm.

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Soccer notebook: Explosive McLoughlin seeks another shot
Pioneer boys, small-school runners-up last year, are back nearly intact; No. 1 Jesuit boys fall; Marist's Chase stacking goals.

NEXT WEEK

September 18 - New Athletic Director / Administrative Assistants Workshop (Klamath Falls)
September 21 - Petition to Play Down Task Force Meeting (9am Zoom), Title IX 101 for Athletic Staff Webinar (10am Zoom), Girls Flag Football Informational Webinar (11:30am Zoom)

 

September 7, 2023

HEADLINES

Fall Preselection, Participation and Academic All-State Forms
These forms open next week. Due date is October 6.

Updated Testing Memo
Memo shows conflicts between SAT, ACT, IB and AP tests and OSAA State Championships.

OSAA Foundation Equity and Diversity Fund
The OSAA Foundation Equity and Diversity fund is here to support schools with up to $2,000 for resources focused on equity and diversity. Review application today!

Board Policy Reminder - Modifications to Address Conflicts with Religious Beliefs
Please notify OSAA by October 1 if you have Fall State Championship participants who may have a possible modification request.

SPOTLIGHT

Sign up for Digital Ticketing
The OSAA will be utilizing Hometown Ticketing for digital tickets to all playoff games this winter. If your school is interested in digital ticketing for your own events, contact Jessy Muth.

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Football Week 2 preview: Sherwood looks to take next step
No. 9 Bowmen seek 'clean' game against Clackamas; Week 2 slate includes West Linn-Sheldon, Central-Catholic-Jesuit, 2A showdown.

NEXT WEEK

September 11 - Executive Board Meeting
September 12 - Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Meeting
September 13 - Last day to add a contest vs. a team more than one classification away

 

August 31, 2023

HEADLINES

S.T.A.R. Nomination Form
This form is for schools to nominate other schools, communities, and individual programs for exhibiting the traits of S.T.A.R. (Safety, Tolerance, Acceptance, Respect) sportsmanship expectations. Your nomination will be shared with the coach and principal of the school you nominate.

Open Dates
View the open dates page for schools looking for contests or create a post if you're looking for a contest.

Unmanned Aerial Systems
The use of drones (unmanned aerial systems) are prohibited during any events.

Student Advisory Council Nomination Form
Nominate a student from your school for the Student Advisory Council!

SPOTLIGHT

Receive a free Annual Subscription to the NFHS Network
Athletic Directors in Oregon are eligible to receive a free Annual Subscription to the NFHS Network. With your subscription, you have access to content from over 200 schools in Oregon, 10,000 high schools nation-wide and all OSAA post-season content. Contact Rebecca Stewart to request your promo code.

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Coaches Polls Available
Check out Coaches polls in Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball and Football.

NEXT WEEK

September 4 - OSAA Office Closed (Labor Day)

 

August 24, 2023

HEADLINES

Executive Board Agenda
September 11 Board Meeting Agenda is posted. Items include Spring and Winter Special Districts and the updated Playoff Reimbursement Formula.

Fall Schedules & Rosters Due TODAY
If you haven't already done so, please upload your full varsity team sports schedules to the OSAA website.

Associate Member School Update
If you have students participating from Associate Members, their school must be listed prior to participation.

PROPOSED Boys Wrestling Districts
Please review and provide feedback of any potential changes by Friday, September 8.

SPOTLIGHT

Contest Scores due 10pm daily
Friendly reminder that scores are due to the OSAA website by 10pm on the day the contest/match was played.

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Girls cross country: Tight-knit La Grande aims for encore
The loaded Tigers, who bring back all of the scorers from their first title team, appear primed to duplicate their feat

NEXT WEEK

August 31 - First Football Contest Date

 

August 18, 2023

HEADLINES

Air Quality Guidelines
Its important to review the updated Air Quality Guidelines and be cognizant of rapid air quality changes.

Spirit Safety Course
The 2023-24 OSAA Spirit Safety Course is now available. Remember that all cheer and dance coaches must be fully certified, including Spirit Safety, prior to assuming coaching duties.

PROPOSED 2024 Spring Special Districts
Please review and provide feedback of any potential changes by Friday, September 8.

OSAA Corner Store
Additional 2023-24 Rules Books are available to order. Cutoff to order fall rule books is September 20. Plus, OSAA banners and more at the OSAA Corner Store.

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Set up to Stream Your Games This Fall!
Current Pixellot offer includes two free camera, free installation and flexible revenue sharing. E-mail Oregon representative Rebecca Stewart from the NFHS Network directly to take advantage of this offer!

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Oregon’s returning volleyball stat leaders
Who will emerge this year to lead their teams to glory?

NEXT WEEK

August 24 - Fall First Contest (Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country), First Jamboree Date (Football)
August 25 - Fall OSAA Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country Fund Applications Due

 

August 11, 2023

HEADLINES

Heat Index / Alerts
As official practice begins Monday and temperatures remain hot, please reference the Heat Index and if practice needs to be modified.

Update Fall Coaches
Please update your coach contact information on your school’s Manage Staff page ASAP so we can communicate with your school personnel throughout the fall. We will be sending varsity head coaches information regarding a digital version to their NFHS Rules Book.

Fall Officials Needed!
Registration is now open for soccer, football and volleyball. Please encourage anyone interested in your community to sign up to become an official!

NFHS Network - Back to School Checklist
The NFHS Network has recently released software updates in preparation for the '23-'24 School Year that improves picture quality and gives your school expanded abilities to proactively manage the Pixellot cameras. Please review the link for testing instructions.

SPOTLIGHT

DICK’S Sporting Goods Discount Days
Fall practice starts Monday, August 14th!! Get ready for the season with OSAA Discount Days at all DICK’S Sporting Goods locations throughout Oregon! Take advantage of an exclusive offer from and save 20% off your entire purchase from Friday, August 11th through Monday, August 14th!

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OSAA unveils 'Beyond the Scoreboard' coach certification
First-year coaches now can choose between the new course and an NFHS course to fulfill a one-time requirement.

NEXT WEEK

August 14 - Fall First Practice Date
August 14 - Practice Limitation Rule (6A-5A-4A) - Closed Period Begins for Winter and Spring Coaches.

 

August 3, 2023

HEADLINES

Fall Administrator Workshop - NEXT WEEK!
Sign up today to register for a required workshop next week!

Executive Board Summary
Summary from their July meeting is posted. Highlights include adopted 14 weight classes in wrestling, wrestling participation alignment and revised rankings dates.

OSAA Beyond the Scoreboard Coaching Course
New option for first time coaches to complete the Interscholastic Coaching Course requirement.

Air Quality Guidelines
Its important to review the Air Quality Guidelines and be cognizant of rapid air quality changes.

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OSAA Foundation Cross Country and Track & Field Grant
$12,000 is available for distribution this fall focusing on Cross Country programs. Deadline for Fall is August 25.

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Player of the Game / Athlete of the Meet Scholarship Winners
OSAA and Moda Health Announce Winners of the 2022-2023 Player of the Game / Athlete of the Meet Scholarships

NEXT WEEK

August 8 - 8:30am AD Workshop (Clackamas)
August 9 - 8:30am AD Workshop (Medford, Bend), 12:30pm AD Workshop (OSAA Office / Zoom)
August 10 - 8:30am AD Workshop (Pendleton, Eugene)
August 11 - 8:30am AD Workshop (OSAA Office / Zoom)

 

June 29, 2023

HEADLINES

New Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form
The State Board of Education updated the Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form, effective May 2023. Medical providers conducting physicals after May 1, 2023, and prior to May 1, 2024, may use either the form dated May 2017, or the form dated April 2023. On or after May 1, 2024, medical providers must use the form dated April 2023.

Heat Index Notifications
As temperatures increase around the state, sign up for Heat Index Alerts from the automated system.

OSAA Foundation Participation Grant
Congratulations to Pendleton, Lyle, North Douglas, Culver, North Bend and Springfield High School's for receiving funding for their projects.

Fall Administrator Workshop Registration
Sign up today to register for a required workshop this fall!

OSAA Corner Store
The 2023-24 Rules Books are available to order. Shipments to begin August 1. OSAA banners and more available at the OSAA Corner Store. Please contact Randi with any questions.

Spring Reimbursement Sent
$273,132 was sent to 211 member schools earlier this month.

SPOTLIGHT

OSAA Cup Final Standings
See where your school finished! Congratulations to all schools who had incredible years in the classroom and on the field of play. Sponsored by Pacific Office Automation.

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NEXT WEEK

July 3, 4 & 7 - OSAA Office Closed