Coaches & Administrators

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)
• 2020 Participation Survey Worksheet
• 2020 IHSAA Supply Order Form
• Video: AD Fall Sports Preseason Webinar
• Video: 2020 New AD Workshop, Session I

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.

Sports Eligibility Information

High School Eligibility

• Guidance on Scholarship Rule
• 2019-20 Scholarship Rule Starting Dates
• 2020-21 Scholarship Rule 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 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
• Foreign Exchange Student Approved Applicants 2020-21
• Girls Participating on Boys’ Teams

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.

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.

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.