Oregon School Activities Association
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| Abbreviation | OSAA |
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| Formation | 1918 |
| Type | Volunteer; NPO |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Athletic/Educational |
| Headquarters | 25200 SW Parkway Ave. Suite 1 Wilsonville, OR 97070 |
| Coordinates | 45°20′16″N 122°45′57″W / 45.337803°N 122.7658868°W / 45.337803; -122.7658868Coordinates: 45°20′16″N 122°45′57″W / 45.337803°N 122.7658868°W / 45.337803; -122.7658868 |
Region served | Oregon |
Official language | English |
Executive Director | Tom Welter |
| Affiliations | National Federation of State High School Associations |
Staff | 13 |
| Website | www.osaa.org |
The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a non-profit, board-governed organization that regulates high school athletics and competitive activities via athletic conferences in the U.S. state of Oregon, providing equitable competition among its members, both public and private. The OSAA is based in Wilsonville.
Contents
1 History
2 Classifications and leagues
2.1 6A classification
2.1.1 6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League
2.1.2 6A-2: Metro League
2.1.3 6A-3: Pacific Conference
2.1.4 6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference
2.1.5 6A-5: Three Rivers League
2.1.6 6A-6: Mountain Valley Conference
2.1.7 6A-7: Southwest Conference
2.2 5A classification
2.2.1 5A-1: Northwest Oregon Conference
2.2.2 5A-2: Midwestern League
2.2.3 5A-3: Mid-Willamette Conference
2.2.4 5A-4: Intermountain Conference
2.3 4A classification
2.3.1 4A-1: Cowapa League
2.3.2 4A-2: Tri-Valley Conference
2.3.3 4A-3: Oregon West Conference
2.3.4 4A-4: Sky-Em League
2.3.5 4A-5: Skyline Conference
2.3.6 4A-6: Greater Oregon League
2.4 3A classification
2.4.1 3A-1: Lewis & Clark League
2.4.2 3A-2: West Valley League
2.4.3 3A-3: Coastal Range League
2.4.4 3A-4: Mountain Valley Conference
2.4.5 3A-5: Far West League
2.4.6 3A-6: Eastern Oregon League
2.5 2A classification
2.5.1 2A-1: Northwest League
2.5.2 2A-2: Tri-River Conference
2.5.3 2A-3: Central Valley Conference
2.5.4 2A-4: Sunset Conference
2.5.5 2A-5: Southern Cascade League
2.5.6 2A-6: Blue Mountain Conference
2.6 1A classification
2.6.1 1A-1: The Valley 10 League
2.6.2 1A-2: Casco League
2.6.3 1A-3: Mountain West League
2.6.4 1A-4: Skyline League
2.6.5 1A-5: Mountain Valley League
2.6.6 1A-6: Big Sky League
2.6.7 1A-7: Old Oregon League
2.6.8 1A-8: High Desert League
3 Former members
4 Historic conferences made defunct by 2006 reclassification
5 OSAA-sanctioned activities
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
History
OSAA offices in Wilsonville
Originally created in 1918 as the "Oregon State High School Athletic Association", the name changed to the "Oregon School Activities Association", or OSAA, in 1947.
Currently, the OSAA sponsors seventy-four state championships in nineteen interscholastic activities including athletics, music, and forensics and is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Starting in the 2006–07 school year, the organization's four school classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A) were divided into six classifications (6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A). This caused some controversy as some school districts complained about the new classifications and sought legal action.[1] OSAA voted to keep a six classification system in 2017.[2]
Classifications and leagues
The OSAA divides schools up into classifications and leagues (or conferences).
There are six classifications, with the smallest schools in class 1A and the largest schools in class 6A. Within each classification, there are between five and eight leagues and conferences. Each league or conference has between four and 15 schools. Prior to 2006 there were four classifications (4A, 3A, 2A, 1A). Prior to 1990 there were four classifications (AAA, AA, A, B). And prior to 1970 there were also either three or four classifications (dependent on the sport), but they were designated as A, A-2, B, B-8 for football, A-1, A-2 and B in basketball and A, A-2, & B for baseball.[3][4][5]
According to OSAA's classification system for 2018–22, a 1A school has fewer than 89 students, 2A between 90 and 205 students, 3A between 206 and 349 students, 4A between 350 and 664 students, 5A between 665 and 1259 students, and the largest schools, 6A, have 1260 or more students.[6][7] However, some schools choose to "play up" in a larger classification than they would normally be assigned.
As of the 2018–19 season, OSAA's classifications comprise the following:[8]
6A classification
6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League
Benson Techmen (in 5A for football only)
Cleveland Warriors (in 5A for football only)- Franklin Quakers
- Grant Generals
- Jefferson Democrats
- Lincoln Cardinals
- Madison Senators
- Roosevelt Roughriders
Wilson Trojans (in 5A for football only)
6A-2: Metro League
- Aloha Warriors
- Beaverton Beavers
Jesuit Crusaders (private)- Mountainside Mavericks
- Southridge Skyhawks
- Sunset Apollos
- Westview Wildcats
6A-3: Pacific Conference
- Century Jaguars
Forest Grove Vikings (in 5A for football only)- Glencoe Crimson Tide
- Liberty Falcons
- McMinnville Grizzlies
- Newberg Tigers
- Sherwood Bowmen
6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference
- Barlow Bruins
- Centennial Eagles
Central Catholic Rams (private)- Clackamas Cavaliers
- David Douglas Scots
- Gresham Gophers
- Reynolds Raiders
- Sandy Pioneers
6A-5: Three Rivers League
- Canby Cougars
- Lake Oswego Lakers
- Lakeridge Pacers
- Oregon City Pioneers
St. Mary's Academy Blues (private/girls only)- Tigard Tigers
- Tualatin Timberwolves
- West Linn Lions
6A-6: Mountain Valley Conference
- Bend Lava Bears
McKay Scots (in 5A for football only)- McNary Celtics
- Mountain View Cougars
- South Salem Saxons
- Sprague Olympians
- Summit Storm
- West Salem Titans
6A-7: Southwest Conference
- Grants Pass Cavemen
- North Medford Black Tornado
- Roseburg Indians
- Sheldon Irish
South Eugene Axe (in 5A for football only)- South Medford Panthers
5A classification
5A-1: Northwest Oregon Conference
- Hillsboro Spartans
La Salle Falcons (private)- Milwaukie Mustangs
- Parkrose Broncos
- Rex Putnam Kingsmen
- Scappoose Indians
- St. Helens Lions
- Wilsonville Wildcats
5A-2: Midwestern League
- Ashland Grizzlies
- Churchill Lancers
- Crater Comets
- Eagle Point Eagles
- North Bend Bulldogs
- North Eugene Highlanders
- Springfield Millers
- Thurston Colts
- Willamette Wolverines
5A-3: Mid-Willamette Conference
- Central Panthers
- Corvallis Spartans
- Crescent Valley Raiders
- Dallas Dragons
- Lebanon Warriors
- North Salem Vikings
- Silverton Foxes
- South Albany Redhawks
- West Albany Bulldogs
5A-4: Intermountain Conference
- Crook County Cowboys
- Hood River Valley Eagles
- Pendleton Buckaroos
- Redmond Panthers
- Ridgeview Ravens
- The Dalles Riverhawks
4A classification
4A-1: Cowapa League
- Astoria Fishermen
- Banks Braves
- Seaside Seagulls
- Tillamook Cheesemakers
Valley Catholic Valiants (private)
4A-2: Tri-Valley Conference
- Corbett Cardinals
- Estacada Rangers
- Gladstone Gladiators
- Madras White Buffaloes
- Molalla Indians
- North Marion Huskies
4A-3: Oregon West Conference
- Cascade Cougars
- Newport Cubs
- Philomath Warriors
- Sisters Outlaws
- Stayton Eagles
- Sweet Home Huskies
- Woodburn Bulldogs
4A-4: Sky-Em League
- Cottage Grove Lions
- Elmira Falcons
- Junction City Tigers
- Marist Catholic Spartans
- Marshfield Pirates
- Siuslaw Vikings
4A-5: Skyline Conference
- Henley Hornets
- Hidden Valley Mustangs
- Klamath Union Pelicans
- Mazama Vikings
- North Valley Knights
- Phoenix Pirates
4A-6: Greater Oregon League
- Baker Bulldogs
- La Grande Tigers
- McLoughlin Pioneers
- Ontario Tigers
3A classification
3A-1: Lewis & Clark League
Catlin Gabel Eagles (private)
De La Salle North Catholic Knights (private)
Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
Oregon Episcopal Aardvarks (private)
Portland Adventist Academy Cougars (private)- Riverdale Mavericks
Westside Christian Eagles (private)
3A-2: West Valley League
- Amity Warriors
Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)- Dayton Pirates
Salem Academy Crusaders (private)- Scio Loggers
- Yamhill-Carlton Tigers
3A-3: Coastal Range League
- Clatskanie Tigers
- Rainier Columbians
- Taft Tigers
- Warrenton Warriors
- Willamina Bulldogs
3A-4: Mountain Valley Conference
- Creswell Bulldogs
- Harrisburg Eagles
- La Pine Hawks
- Pleasant Hill Billies
Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
3A-5: Far West League
- Brookings-Harbor Bruins
- Cascade Christian Challengers
- Douglas Trojans
- South Umpqua Lancers
- St. Mary's Crusaders
- Sutherlin Bulldogs
3A-6: Eastern Oregon League
- Burns Hillanders
- Irrigon Knights
- Nyssa Bulldogs
- Riverside Pirates
- Umatilla Vikings
- Vale Vikings
2A classification
2A-1: Northwest League
City Christian Lions (private)
Columbia Christian Knights (private)
Faith Bible Falcons (private)- Gaston Greyhounds
- Knappa Loggers
- Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates
- Nestucca Bobcats
Portland Christian Royals (private)- Vernonia Loggers
2A-2: Tri-River Conference
- Chemawa Braves
- Colton Vikings
- Culver Bulldogs
Delphian Dragons (private)- Geravis Cougars
- Kennedy Trojans
- Santiam Wolverines
- Sheridan Spartans
- Western Christian Pioneers (private)
2A-3: Central Valley Conference
- Central Linn Cobras
East Linn Christian Academy Eagles (private)- Jefferson Lions
- Lowell Devils
- Monroe Dragons
- Oakland Oakers
- Oakridge Warriors
Regis Rams (private)
2A-4: Sunset Conference
- Bandon Tigers
- Coquille Red Devils
- Gold Beach Panthers
- Myrtle Point Bobcats
- Reedsport Braves
- Toledo Boomers
- Waldport Irish
2A-5: Southern Cascade League
- Bonanza Antlers
- Butte Falls Loggers
Canyonville Christian Pilots (private)- Crater Lake Charter Academy
- Glide Wildcats
- Illinois Valley Cougars
- Lakeview Honkers
- Lost River Raiders
- Rogue River Chieftains
2A-6: Blue Mountain Conference
- Enterprise Outlaws
- Grant Union Prospectors
- Heppner Mustangs
- Pilot Rock Rockets
- Stanfield Tigers
- Union Bobcats
- Weston-McEwen Tiger-Scots
1A classification
1A-1: The Valley 10 League
Country Christian Cougars (private)
Damascus Christian Eagles (private)- Grand View Christian Huskies (private)
Life Christian Lions (private)
North Clackamas Christian Saints (private)
Open Door Christian Huskies (private)
Portland Waldorf School Wolfpack (private)
Southwest Christian Wildcats (private)
St. Stephen's Archers (private)- Trinity Academy (private)
Valor Christian Knights (private)
1A-2: Casco League
C. S. Lewis Watchmen (private)
Crosshill Christian Eagles (private)- Falls City Mountaineers
- Jewell Bluejays
Livingstone Lions (private)- Oregon School for the Deaf Panthers
- Perrydale Pirates
- St. Paul Buckaroos
Veritas Vanguard (private)
Willamette Valley Christian Warriors (private)
1A-3: Mountain West League
- Alsea Wolverines
- Crow Cougars
- Eddyville Eagles
- Kings Valley Eagles
- Mapleton Sailors
- McKenzie Eagles
- Mohawk Mustangs
Oak Hill School Falcons (private)- Siletz Valley Warriors
- Triangle Lake Lakers
1A-4: Skyline League
- Camas Valley Hornets
- Days Creek Wolves
- Elkton Elks
- Glendale Pirates
- Melrose Christian School
- Milo Adventist Mustangs
New Hope Christian Warriors (private)- North Douglas Warriors
- Pacific Pirates
- Powers Cruisers
- Riddle Irish
Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs (private)- Yoncalla Eagles
1A-5: Mountain Valley League
- Cascades Academy Steelhead
Central Christian Tigers (private)- Chiloquin Panthers
- Gilchrist Grizzlies
Hosanna Christian Lions (private)- North Lake Cowboys
- Paisley Broncos
- Prospect Cougars
Rogue Valley Adventist Red Tail Hawks (private)
Triad Timberwolves (private)
Trinity Lutheran Saints (private)
1A-6: Big Sky League
- Arlington Honkers
- Condon Blue Devils
- Dufur Rangers
- Echo Cougars
Horizon Christian Hawks (private)- Ione Cardinals
- Mitchell Loggers
- Sherman Huskies
- South Wasco County Redsides
- Spray Eagles
- Wheeler Knights
1A-7: Old Oregon League
- Cove Leopards
- Elgin Huskies
- Grsiwold Grizzles
- Imbler Panthers
- Joseph Eagles
Nixyaawii Golden Eagles (Native American school)- Pine Eagle Spartans
- Powder Valley Badgers
- Wallowa Cougars
1A-8: High Desert League
- Adrian Antelopes
- Burnt River Bulls
- Crane Mustangs
- Dayville Tigers
- Four Rivers Falcons
- Harper Hornets
- Huntington Locomotives
- Jordan Valley Mustangs
- Long Creek Mountaineers
- Monument Tigers
- Prairie City Panthers
- Ukiah Cougars
Former members
Arts & Tech High School (private)
Crook County Christian Warriors (private)
Lifegate Christian Lions (private)
Mid-Valley Christian Academy Navigators (private)
Mount Bachelor Academy Bears (private)
Tualatin Valley Eagles (private)
Historic conferences made defunct by 2006 reclassification
4A Southern Oregon Conference : The final year of the Southern Oregon Conference consisted of South Medford, North Medford, Klamath Union, Eagle Point, Ashland, Crater, Grants Pass and Roseburg. This league was for 4A schools located near the Oregon-California border.[9][10]
3A Tri-Valley Conference: The final year of the Tri-Valley Conference consisted of La Salle High School (Milwaukie, Oregon), Madras High School, Valley Catholic High School (Beaverton, Oregon), Estacada High School, Sherwood High School, and Wilsonville High School. This league was for 3A sized schools located in or near the Portland-Metro area.[9][10] The Tri-Valley conference is currently active once again as of the 2009 season. It is a 4A Conference for schools located in the Portland-Metro Area.
2A Columbia Basin Conference: The final year of the Columbia Basin Conference consisted of Culver High School, Heppner Junior/Senior High School, Pilot Rock High School, Sherman High School, Stanfield High School, Umatilla High School, and Weston-McEwen High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in central-eastern Oregon.[9][10]
2A Trico League: The final year of the Trico League consisted of East Linn Christian Academy (Lebanon, Oregon), Harrisburg High School, Jefferson High School, Waldport High School, Monroe High School, Central Linn High School, and Oakridge High School. This league was for 2A sized schools located in the central Willamette Valley.[9][10]
2A Wapiti League: The final year of the Wapiti League consisted of Grant Union High School, Vale High School, Nyssa High School, Elgin High School, Enterprise High School, and Union High School. This League was for 2A sized schools located in far-eastern Oregon.[9][10]
OSAA-sanctioned activities
The OSAA oversees the following activities:
| Two-gender sports | Boys only sports | Girls only sports | Other activities |
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See also
- List of high schools in Oregon
References
^ "OSAA has to go to state board on six-class system". KATU. August 20, 2006. Retrieved 2019-01-20..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ Tim Trower (October 16, 2017). "OSAA votes to keep six classifications". Mail Tribune. Medford, Ore. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
^ "OSAA Football Championships" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
^ "OSAA Basketball Championships" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
^ "OSAA Baseball Championships" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
^ "2018–2022 Classification and Districting Adopted Classifications and Districts" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-01-20.
^ "OSAA classification panel releases final recommendation for 2018–2022". OregonLive. September 28, 2017. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
^ "OSAA School Classifications and Districts". Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
^ abcde "2005–06 Regular Districts" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-20.
^ abcde "OSAA Regular Districts 2006–2010" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-05.
External links
- Official website
