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List of Events
Football: Finals, 1A & 2A & 4A
The football postseason concludes with the state championship games at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
Wrestling: Regional Dual Tournaments, 2A & 1A
The 2A & 1A Dual Team regional tournament takes place.
Wrestling: Regional Dual Tournaments, 3A
Teams compete in the 3A Dual Team Regional Tournament.
Basketball: Postseason, First Round, 2A & 1A
The 2020 postseason tournament kicks off with 2A and 1A competition.
Bowling: State Qualifying Meets, All Classes
All-class postseason bowling tournament.
Wrestling: State Dual Team Tournament
The state duals team tournament takes place.
Resource Center for IHSAA Member Schools
Provided for Athletic Directors, Coaches, Parents, and IHSAA officials. View publicly available regulations, guidelines, rules, and procedures for Iowa boys’ high school sporting events.
General School Guidelines
School staff and parent resources from the Iowa Department of Education, National Federation of State High School Associations, and more.
Information
- Hosting IHSAA Postseason Tournaments
- Student Activities Fund FAQs – DOE
- Student Participation Fees – DOE
- Use of School Transportation – DOE
- Use of School Property, Equipment – DOE
- Public Employees Gift Law – DOE
- Legal Perspectives on State Concussion Laws – NFHS
- Transgender Student-Athletes
- Disabled Student Participation Information – NFHS, DOE, OCR
- Petition for Rule Making – Iowa Administrative Code
- Coach-Athlete Contact – FAQs
- Student-Athlete Certificates (Protected)
IHSAA Handbooks & Manuals
Handbooks and manuals are updated annually, and outline IHSAA member school policies and procedures for IHSAA-sanctioned sporting events.
Postseason Information & Rules
The IHSAA has rules and standards for safety and to ensure a more enjoyable postseason for student-athletes and their supporters.
Ticket Financial Reports
Schools and host sites should complete these financial statements for postseason ticketing and send back to the IHSAA within 30 days after the completion of the event.
Weather Information
Prepare for inclement weather with guides and procedures for lightning, tornadoes, severe weather, and more.
Critical Incident Planning
In the case of unforeseen circumstances, the Iowa High School Athletic Association member schools have plans and procedures in place to keep students and participants safe at all times.
- Bus Bomb Threat
- Bus Chemical Spill/Attack
- Bus Fire/Explosion
- Bus & Hazardous Weather
- Bus Medical Emergency
- Contact Information
- Crowd Crisis
- Emergency Action Planning
- Event Bomb Threat
- Event Chemical Spill/Attack
- Event Fire/Explosion
- Event Hazardous Weather
- Medical Emergency
- Missing Student/Abduction
- Power Outage
- Violence Prevention Guidelines
IHSAA Poster Series
The IHSAA honors the legacies of former Iowa high school standouts who have continued to excel in their athletic carers with a promotional poster.
- 2019 – Joel Lanning
- 2015 – Seth Tuttle
- 2014 – Doug McDermott
- 2013 – Aaron Wernimont
- 2012 – Harrison Barnes
- 2011 – Casey Blake
- 2010 – Dallas Clark
- 2009 – Lolo Jones
- 2008 – Zach Johnson
- 2007 – Adam Haluska
- 2006 – Jeff Clement
- 2005 – Chad Hennings
- 2004 – Ed Thomas
- 2003 – Kirk Hinrich, Kyle Korver, Nick Collison
- 2002 – Nick Ackerman
- 2001 – Eric Juergens
- 1999 – General John Lorber
Sports Eligibility Information
High School Eligibility
- Guidance on Scholarship Rule
- 2019-2020 Scholarship Rule Starting Dates
- 2018-19 Scholarship Starting Dates
- Department of Education & IHSAA Basics
- Cooperative Sharing & Student Participation
- Eligibility in District Reorganization
- Public School Eligibility – District Dissolution, Reorganization, Sharing
- Non-Public School Eligibility – District Dissolution, Reorganization, Mergers
- Transfer Checklist
- Quick Reference to General Transfer Rule
- Quick Reference to Open Enrollment Transfer Rule
- Students Open Enrolling Due to Bullying & Harassment
- Disaster Recovery Relief, 2019-20
- Assurance of Eligibility of a Student Under Competent Private Instruction (CPI)
- Request for Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities at a Non-Public School via CPI
- Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (Foreign Exchange)
- Eligibility of Students with Learning Disabilities
- Foreign Exchange Student Athletic Eligibility Application Form
- Girls Participating on Boys’ Teams
ANNUAL RULES MEETINGS
For viewing by coaches and officials before each season. Please ensure to log-in to receive verification and viewing for each video.
IHSAA Help Wanted Listings
Games Wanted
BASKETBALL
Paton-Churdan is seeking junior varsity boys’ basketball games in the 2019-20 season. Please contact Pat Kruse (pkruse@paton-churdan.k12.ia.us) for available dates and more information.
Ponca, Nebraska is seeking an Iowa opponent for the 2019-20 regular season. Ponca is located 22 miles west of Sioux City and plays in Nebraska’s Class C2, an equivalent to the IHSAA’s Class 1A. Please contact Bob Hayes at bobhayes@poncaschool.org for more information.
FOOTBALL
Bolingbrook High School is suburban Chicago, Illinois is seeking Iowa opponents interested in a potential home-and-home series. Bolingbrook went 7-3 in Illinois’ largest class (Class 8A) in 2018. Please contact John Ivlow with any questions or interest at ivlowjd@vvsd.org.
WRESTLING
Cedar Rapids, Jefferson has openings for the J-Hawk varsity wrestling invite on January 18, 2020. Contact Chris Deam with questions cdeam@cr.k12.ia.us.
Martensdale-St. Marys is looking for one or two more opponents for a varsity wrestling meet on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Current teams are Martensdale-St. Marys and Collins-Maxwell. Please contact athletic director Max Seeman (max_seeman@mstm.us) if interested.
New London has openings in the annual Jeremy Fulk Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, December 7, 2019. If interested in sending your team or to receive more information, contact Ben Fry at ben.fry@nlcsd.org.
TRACK & FIELD
Cedar Rapids, Jefferson has openings for a boys’ track meet on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Please contact Chris Deam at cdeam@cr.k12.ia.us.
OFFICIALS Wanted
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EQUIPMENT Wanted & FOR SALE
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