OSAA Weekly Updates
OSAA Weekly Updates
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
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.
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. Register Here!
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!
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. Register Here!
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
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!
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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NEXT WEEK
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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NEXT WEEK
June 25 - OAOA Board Meeting (OSAA Office)
