OSAA Weekly Updates

October 30, 2025

HEADLINES

Classification and Districting Committee Update
Update from their meeting on October 27th. Next meeting is November 17th at the OSAA office in Wilsonville at 9am. An additional public meeting has been added for December 1st.

Event Management and Ticket Report Form
The online forms are easier than ever for schools to use. See link for step-by-step instructions.

OnPoint Community Credit Union - Academic All-State Results
See where your Fall teams finished!

Fall Participation Certificates
Sport-specific Participation Certificates can now be accessed. Schools can create certificates for each of their student participants. Access is limited to OSAA website user accounts with school administrative access (ADs, Athletic Secretaries, Principals, etc.)

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Winter Season Preparation
Please make sure all Winter coaches are in Manage Staff and are certified. The review of coach certifications will begin on November 3rd. A friendly reminder for schools to review their school page for active cooperative sponsorships. Any questions, contact Melissa Kennedy.

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Girls Cross Country: 2025 Final Coaches Polls
A look at teams expected to contend at the State Meet.

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November 3 - Sub Varsity Football Cutoff
November 4-5 - Girls Soccer Playoffs
November 5-6 - Boys Soccer Playoffs
November 7-8 - Volleyball State Championships (Forest Grove, Marshfield/North Bend, EOU/La Grande); Football Playoffs
November 8 - Cross Country State Championships (Eugene); Soccer Playoffs

October 23, 2025

CLASSIFICATION AND DISTRICTING MEETING MOVED TO OSAA OFFICE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 9AM.

HEADLINES

Contest Scores due 10pm daily
As we approach freeze dates, a friendly reminder that scores are due to the OSAA website by 10pm on the day the contest/match was played.

OSAA Corner Store
Need additional Winter Rules Books? Does your Wrestling Team need BIA supplies? Order at the OSAA Corner Store.

Follow us on Social Media
@OSAASports is the official Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram account of the OSAA. Any account not named @OSAASports is not affiliated with or associated with the OSAA, and we encourage our member communities to be cautious about fraudulent accounts.

Broadcast Schedule
Remember that schools are encouraged to update contests with any broadcast information, if available. That information then appears on the OSAA Broadcast Schedule for people to follow along.

SPOTLIGHT

Les Schwab October Team of the Month
Each month, the OSAA will select one team from each classification to win the Les Schwab Team of the Month. Teams selected will receive a commemorative trophy and $100 donated to the winning program. Nominate your team before October 25th!

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Football Week 8 Preview: QBs in the spotlight for Vale-Burns
Burns' Wright, Vale's Johnson square off as Hilanders, Vikings meet in the 3A final rematch; Nelson seeks breakthrough against CC.

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October 27 - Fall Academic All-State closes; Preselection and Participation Forms due
October 27 - Classification and Districting Meeting, OSAA Office in Wilsonville, 9am and on Zoom.
October 28 - 5A, 4A, 2A Volleyball Cutoff; 6A, 3A/2A/1A Soccer Cutoff
October 29 - 6A, 3A, 1A Volleyball Round 1
November 1 - 5A, 4A Soccer Cutoff; 5A, 4A, 2A Volleyball Round 1; 6A, 3A/2A/1A Soccer Round 1; Cross Country Cutoff; Varsity Football Cutoff; Volleyball Playoffs

October 16, 2025

HEADLINES

HomeTown Ticketing Video Resources
As postseason approaches, please check out these videos if you anticipate hosting a playoff game throughout the Fall.

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

Update Winter 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 winter. Remember all coaches, paid or volunteer, need to be in Manage Staff.

SPOTLIGHT

Oregon Wrestling Weight Monitoring Program - BIA Assessment Training
Sunday, October 26 @ 9am via Zoom. Persons eligible to be trained as OSAA approved assessors include Physicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Physician's Assistants, Nutritionists, Health Educators, Exercise Physiologists, or other persons approved by the OSAA. Contact Kelly Foster with questions.

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Boys Soccer Scoring: October 16
State Leaders in Goals and Assists

NEXT WEEK

October 21 - OSAA Cross Country - DMD Webinar, on Zoom, 11:30am
October 22 - OSAA/ODE Title IX and Athletic Access, on Zoom, 1:30pm. Any questions, contact Lauren Brownrigg
October 24 - Wrestling Commissioners Rules Clinic, OSAA Office, Wilsonville, 9am
October 25 - 6A, 3A, 1A Volleyball Cutoff
October 26 - OSAA Wrestling Weight Monitoring Program--Assessor Training. Any questions, contact Kelly Foster

October 9, 2025

HEADLINES

Delegate Assembly Summary
Summary from the October 6 meeting is now posted. Key items include the approval of Boys Volleyball as a sanctioned activity and discussions surrounding the Classification and Districting Committees proposals.

Classification and Districting Committee Update
Update from their meeting on October 6th. Next meeting is October 27 at the Holiday Inn, Wilsonville, 9am

Fall Preselection, Participation, and Academic All-State Forms
Preselection, Participation and Academic All-State forms are due Monday, October 27.

Upcoming Freeze Dates
Freeze dates for rankings are coming up. Please update any out-of-state records frequently.

Join NFHS Network
The NFHS Network provides OSAA member schools with cameras for gyms and stadiums. Reach out to Joshua Maupel to learn more about how your school can join the NFHS Network to live-stream your events. Broadcasts on the NFHS Network do not require a media rights fee to be paid for postseason contests. Already set up with the NFHS Network and need support? Contact Oregon's customer success manager, Kristen Paterson, or call (404) 334-7988 for Pixellot support.

SPOTLIGHT

Update Wrestling Coaches Information
With wrestling starting in less than 2 months, schools will want to prepare 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.

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Boys Volleyball Sanctioned as an OSAA Activity
The OSAA Delegate Assembly votes in Boys Volleyball as a sanctioned activity to begin Spring 2026

NEXT WEEK

October 13 - New AD Workshop, OSAA Office, Wilsonville, 9am, any questions contact Kris Welch
October 14 - New AD Secretary Workshop, OSAA Office, Wilsonville, 10am, any questions contact Kris Welch
October 17 - Basketball Commissioners Rules Clinic, OSAA Office, Wilsonville, 9am

October 2, 2025

HEADLINES

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

Second Annual Captain's Camp Recap
Nearly 300 student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from across Oregon gathered at North Eugene High School last Saturday for a day of leadership development. Highlights included a keynote from University of Oregon’s Sofia Bell, a college athlete panel with Q&A, and interactive breakout sessions designed to bring coaches and players together in building intentional leadership. OSAA remains committed to fostering student leadership statewide.

SPOTLIGHT

OSAA Foundation S.T.A.R. Fund
The OSAA Foundation has established a fund to support schools and/or leagues in their sportsmanship and S.T.A.R. (Safety, Tolerance, Acceptance, and Respect) initiatives. Up to $1,000 per school or $2,000 per league is available.

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2A, 1A(8), and 1A(6) Player Football Coaches Polls--Week 4
Coaches pick their top teams in Oregon's smallest classifications

NEXT WEEK

October 6 - Delegate Assembly Meeting, any questions, contact Peter
October 6 - Classification and Districting Meeting, 1pm, Holiday Inn, Wilsonville and on Zoom
October 7 - OR TUFSS Meeting, OSAA Office in Wilsonville and on Zoom. Any questions, contact Kelly Foster
October 10 - OSAA Office Closed; OACA/OBCA Basketball Clinic, Wilsonville HS

September 25, 2025

HEADLINES

Delegate Assembly Agenda - October
The agenda for the first Delegate Assembly meeting is now available. Key items include a proposal for Boys Volleyball to become an OSAA sanctioned activity and discussion regarding the Classification and Districting Committee's proposals from their September 8th meeting.

Coaching Excellence
Nominate your coaches for the Pacific Office Automation Coaching Excellence Award. Coaches are critical in developing athletes, students, and leaders in our community. All coaches are eligible for the monthly award, nominate today!

SPOTLIGHT

Contest Score due at 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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Statewide Girls Soccer Coaches Poll-September 22nd
How the Coaches Rate the Top Teams in the State.

NEXT WEEK

September 29 - New AD and Athletic Secretary Workshop, Sutherlin HS, 9am. Any questions, contact Kris Welch
October 2 - Rankings Committee, on Zoom at 1pm, Any questions, contact Kris Welch
October 2 - Girls Flag Football Informational Meeting, OSAA Office in Wilsonville and on Zoom at 11:30am. Any questions, contact Kelly Foster

September 18, 2025

HEADLINES

Fall Preselection, Participation, and Academic All-State Forms
Preselection, Participation, and Academic All-State forms due Monday, October 27th.

New AD and AD Secretary Workshops
Upcoming dates: September 29th (Sutherlin HS), October 13th (OSAA Office, ADs only), October 14th (OSAA Office, AD Secretaries only)

Team of the Month
Each month, the OSAA will select one team from each classification to win the Team of the Month award. Teams selected will receive a commemorative trophy and $100 donated to the winning program. Nominate your team today!

SPOTLIGHT

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Sofia Bell Headlines Captains Camp at North Eugene
Oregon WBB player to provide keynote address at Second Annual Captains Camp.

NEXT WEEK

September 24 - OSAA Transfer Eligibility Task Force, OSAA Office in Wilsonville and on Zoom, 12pm.
September 27 - Captains Camp, North Eugene High School, 9am.
September 28 - 6A, 5A, and 4A Closed Period Ends

September 11, 2025

HEADLINES

Executive Boarding Meeting Summary
Update from their meeting on September 8th. Next public session is December 15th at 9am at the OSAA Office in Wilsonville and on Zoom.

Classification and Districting Update - September 8th
Update from their meeting in September. Next meeting is Monday, October 6th at 1pm at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville and on Zoom.

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

SPOTLIGHT

Registration is Now Open for the 2025 Captains Camp!
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Captains Camp — an intentional leadership experience designed for current team captains and students who aspire to take on that role in the future.

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Football: State Statistical Leaders through Week 1
A look at players who are putting up the top numbers in 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A.

NEXT WEEK

September 15 - New AD and Athletic Secretary Workshop, The Dalles HS, 9:00am.
September 17 - OAOA Board Meeting (OSAA Office, Wilsonville)
September 18 - OACA Board Meeting (OSAA Office, Wilsonville)

September 5, 2025

HEADLINES

Classification and Districting Update - August 25
Update from their first public meeting in August. Next meeting is Monday, September 8 at 1pm at the OSAA Office in Wilsonville and via Zoom.

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.

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

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.

SPOTLIGHT

New AD Workshops
Upcoming dates: September 15 (The Dalles HS), September 29 (Sutherlin HS), October 13 & 14 (OSAA Office, Wilsonville)

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Volleyball: Toneys look to continue Burns volleyball dominance
Behind the third-winningest coach in state history, the Hilanders are aiming to win their ninth state title.

NEXT WEEK

September 8 - OSAA Executive Board Meeting, 9am @ OSAA Office; Classification and Districting Committee, 1pm @ OSAA Office and Zoom
September 9 - OSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30pm in Salem.

August 28, 2025

HEADLINES

Executive Board September Agenda
The agenda for the first Board Meeting of the year is now posted. Key items Include: School Appearances for Sportsmanship/Ejections and several amendments from the July meeting.

Golf State Championship Sites Announced
State championship sites for 2026 are set. 6A & 5A Girls @ the OGA Golf Course (Woodburn); 6A & 4A Boys @ Emerald Valley Golf Course (Creswell); 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls @ Eagle Crest Resort (Redmond); 5A & 3A/2A/1A Boys @ Tokatee Golf Course (McKenzie).

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

SPOTLIGHT

2025-2026 Recognition Programs
Read about all our sponsored recognition programs for this upcoming school year and learn how to nominate your athletes, coach, or teammate!

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Football Week 0 preview: Marist, Churchill collide in opener
Spartans, Lancers have gone down to the wire the last two years; No. 1 West Linn meets Hawaiian team; 2A final rematch on tap.

NEXT WEEK

September 1 - OSAA Office Closed (Labor Day)
September 3 - OSAA Foundation Fall Shop Event
September 4 - Deadline for 2A/1A At-Large Executive Board Position Applications
September 5 - OSAA Foundation Track & Field / Cross Country Grant Applications Due

August 21, 2025

HEADLINES

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. Remember all coaches (paid or volunteer) need to be added to the manage staff feature and fully certified by the first contest date.

Spirit Safety Course
The 2025-26 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.

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

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

SPOTLIGHT

Get $1,000 from the S.T.A.R. Fund
The OSAA Foundation has established the S.T.A.R. fund to help schools with initiatives focused on Safety, Tolerance, Acceptance, and Respect. Reach out to see about getting money for your ideas.

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Girls soccer: Jesuit's Fennah poised to top wins list
With 317 wins, Crusaders coach Steve Fennah is in position to overtake Brian Gant as the state's all-time leader this season.

NEXT WEEK

August 24 - Student Advisory Committee Meeting, 6pm, OSAA Office, Wilsonville + Zoom
August 25 - Classification and Districting Committee Meeting, 9am, OSAA Office, Wilsonville + Zoom
August 27 - OSAA Ejection Sportsmanship Course, 9am, OSAA Office, Wilsonville; Eligibility Appeals Board Meeting, 2pm, Zoom
August 28 - First Contest Date; Fall Academic All-State and Required Forms Open

August 14, 2025

HEADLINES

OSAA Corner Store
2025 Fall Rules books are now available for purchase on the website through the Corner Store!

Concussion Management Software
The OSAA Foundation supports school initiatives when it comes to concussion management and prevention. ImPACT and SWAY are two software companies that support schools but there are others. Whichever program works best for a school is completely up to the school and school district. These two companies provide competitive pricing to help make concussion management affordable for schools.

SPOTLIGHT

DICK’S Sporting Goods Discount Days
Fall practice starts Monday, August 18th! Get ready for the season with OSAA Discount Days at all DICK’S Sporting Goods locations throughout Oregon! Take advantage of this exclusive offer and save 20% off your entire purchase from Friday, August 15th through Monday, August 18th!

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Notebook: Carpenter retires on high note as Summit AD
Mike Carpenter is 5A AD of year for Storm, which won 100th state title; Willamina's Buczynski among others retiring from post

NEXT WEEK

August 18 - Fall First Practice Date; Closed Period (6A, 5A, 4A Classifications) for Winter and Spring programs begin.

August 7, 2025

HEADLINES

Fall Administrator Workshops 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 updated dates in the Rankings Board Policy and other amendments.

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

SPOTLIGHT

2024-2025 OnPoint Scholar Program Scholarship Winners
OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) announced, six graduating Oregon seniors have been awarded scholarships totaling $40,000.

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 September 5.

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August 12 - Fall Administrator Workshop (Camp Withycombe, Happy Valley) @ 8:30am-Noon
August 13 - Fall Administrator Workshop (Pendleton HS & Eagle Point HS) @ 8:30am-Noon; Fall Administrator Workshop (OSAA Office, Wilsonville + Webcast) @ 12:30pm-4pm
August 14 - Fall Administrator Workshop (Bend HS & North Eugene HS) @ 8:30am-Noon
August 15 - Fall Administrator Workshop (OSAA Office, Wilsonville + Webcast) @ 8:30am-Noon
August 16 - Football Player Safety Coach Clinic (Wilsonville HS) @ 8:30am-Noon

July 31, 2025

HEADLINES

Fall Administrator Workshop Registration
Sign up today to register for a required workshop next week!

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.

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

Rankings Committee Update
Final Rankings Committee minutes. Review the updated freeze dates and deadlines.

SPOTLIGHT

2025-2026 Recognition Programs
Read about all of our sponsored recognition programs for this upcoming school year and learn how to nominate your athletes, coach or teammate!

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Wharton named to NFHS Board of Directors
OSAA executive board member to serve four-year term representing Section 5 and 8.

NEXT WEEK

August 8 - Football Commissioners Clinic (OSAA Office)

June 18, 2025

HEADLINES

Important Reminders for 2025-26 School Year
Please note these important reminders for 2025-26 and pass along to the appropriate people in your school/district.

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

Insert Fall and Winter Schedules
You are now able to input your team sport schedules to the OSAA website.

Moratorium Week: July 27-August 2, 2025
As schools and programs plan ahead for the summer, the OSAA Moratorium Week is July 27-August 2, 2025. School administrations may request modifications to the week by contacting Kyle Stanfield.

SPOTLIGHT

Spring Travel Reimbursement
Checks were sent to 211 member schools totaling $306,000 on June 16.

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June 25 - OAOA Board Meeting (OSAA Office)