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 / 45.3378°N 122.7659°W |
Region served | Oregon |
Official language | English |
Executive Director | Peter Weber |
Affiliations | National Federation of State High School Associations |
Staff | 13 |
Website | www |
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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]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 either three or four classifications (depending 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 2022-26, a 1A school has fewer than 74 students, 2A between 75 and 145 students, 3A between 146 and 310 students, 4A between 311 and 607 students, 5A between 608 and 1004 students, and the largest schools, 6A, have 1005 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 2022-23 season, OSAA's classifications comprise the following:[8]
6A classification
[edit]6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League
[edit]- Benson Techmen (No football)
- Cleveland Warriors
- Franklin Lightning
- Grant Generals
- Jefferson Democrats
- Lincoln Cardinals
- McDaniel Mountain Lions
- Roosevelt Roughriders
- Wells Guardians
6A-2: Metro League
[edit]- Aloha Warriors
- Beaverton Beavers
- Jesuit Crusaders (private)
- Mountainside Mavericks
- Southridge Skyhawks
- Sunset Apollos
- Westview Wildcats
6A-3: Pacific Conference
[edit]- Century Jaguars
- Forest Grove Vikings
- Glencoe Crimson Tide
- Liberty Falcons
- McMinnville Grizzlies
- Newberg Tigers
- Sherwood Bowmen
6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference
[edit]- Barlow Bruins
- Central Catholic Rams (private)
- Clackamas Cavaliers
- David Douglas Scots
- Gresham Gophers
- Nelson Hawks
- Reynolds Raiders
- Sandy Pioneers
6A-5: Three Rivers League
[edit]- 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: Central Valley Conference
[edit]6A-7: Southwest Conference
[edit]- Grants Pass Cavemen
- North Medford Black Tornado
- Roseburg Indians
- Sheldon Irish
- South Eugene Axe
- South Medford Panthers
- Willamette Wolverines
5A classification
[edit]5A-1: Northwest Oregon Conference
[edit]- Canby Cougars
- Centennial Eagles
- Hillsboro Spartans
- Hood River Valley Eagles
- La Salle Falcons (private)
- Milwaukie Mustangs
- Parkrose Broncos
- Rex Putnam Kingsmen
- Wilsonville Wildcats
5A-2: Midwestern League
[edit]- Ashland Grizzlies
- Churchill Lancers
- Crater Comets
- Eagle Point Eagles
- North Eugene Highlanders
- Springfield Millers
- Thurston Colts
5A-3: Mid-Willamette Conference
[edit]- Central Panthers
- Corvallis Spartans
- Crescent Valley Raiders
- Dallas Dragons
- Lebanon Warriors
- McKay Scots
- Silverton Foxes
- South Albany Red Hawks
- West Albany Bulldogs
- Woodburn Bulldogs
5A-4: Intermountain Conference
[edit]- Bend Lava Bears
- Caldera Wolfpack
- Mountain View Cougars
- Redmond Panthers
- Ridgeview Ravens
- Summit Storm
4A classification
[edit]4A-1: Cowapa League
[edit]4A-2: Tri-Valley Conference
[edit]- Crook County Cowboys
- Estacada Rangers
- Gladstone Gladiators
- Madras White Buffaloes
- Molalla Indians
- The Dalles Riverhawks
4A-3: Oregon West Conference
[edit]- Cascade Cougars
- Newport Cubs
- North Marion Huskies
- Philomath Warriors
- Stayton Eagles
- Sweet Home Huskies
4A-4: Sky-Em League
[edit]- Cottage Grove Lions
- Junction City Tigers
- Marist Catholic Spartans (private)
- Marshfield Pirates
- North Bend Bulldogs
4A-5: Skyline Conference
[edit]4A-6: Greater Oregon League
[edit]3A classification
[edit]3A-1: Lewis & Clark League
[edit]- Catlin Gabel Eagles (private)
- De La Salle North Catholic Knights (private)
- Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
- Oregon Episcopal Aardvarks (private)
- Portland Adventist Academy Cougars (private)
- Valley Catholic Valiants (private)
- Westside Christian Eagles (private)
3A-2: Coastal Range League
[edit]- Banks Braves
- Corbett Cardinals
- Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates
- Rainier Columbians
- Riverdale Mavericks
- Warrenton Warriors
- Yamhill-Carlton Tigers
3A-3: PacWest Conference
[edit]- Amity Warriors
- Dayton Pirates
- Jefferson Lions
- Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
- Scio Loggers
- Sheridan Spartans
- Taft Tigers
3A-4: Mountain Valley Conference
[edit]- Creswell Bulldogs
- Elmira Falcons
- Harrisburg Eagles
- La Pine Hawks
- Pleasant Hill Billies
- Sisters Outlaws
- Siuslaw Vikings
3A-5: Far West League
[edit]- Brookings-Harbor Bruins
- Cascade Christian Challengers (private)
- Coquille Red Devils
- Douglas Trojans
- Glide Wildcats
- Lakeview Honkers
- North Valley Knights
- Rogue River Chieftains
- South Umpqua Lancers
- St. Mary's Crusaders (private)
- Sutherlin Bulldogs
3A-6: Eastern Oregon League
[edit]2A classification
[edit]2A-1: Northwest League
[edit]- Clatskanie Tigers
- Faith Bible Falcons (private)
- Gaston Greyhounds
- Knappa Loggers
- Mannahouse Christian Academy Lions (private)
- Nestucca Bobcats
- Portland Christian Royals (private)
- Vernonia Loggers
2A-2: Tri-River Conference
[edit]- Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)
- Chemawa Braves
- Colton Vikings
- Culver Bulldogs
- Delphian School Dragons (private)
- Gervais Cougars
- Kennedy Trojans
- Regis Rams (private)
- Salem Academy Crusaders (private)
- Santiam Wolverines
- Western Christian Pioneers (private)
- Willamina Bulldogs
2A-3: Central Valley Conference
[edit]- Bandon Tigers
- Central Linn Cobras
- East Linn Christian Academy Eagles (private)
- Gold Beach Panthers
- Illinois Valley Cougars
- Lowell Devils
- Monroe Dragons
- Oakland Oakers
- Oakridge Warriors
- Reedsport Braves
- Toledo Boomers
- Waldport Irish
2A-6: Blue Mountain Conference
[edit]- Enterprise Outlaws
- Grant Union Prospectors
- Heppner Mustangs
- Irrigon Knights
- Stanfield Tigers
- Weston-McEwen Tiger Scots
1A classification
[edit]1A-1: The Valley 10 League
[edit]- Columbia Christian Knights (private)
- Country Christian Cougars (private)
- Damascus Christian Eagles (private)
- Grand View Christian Huskies (private)
- North Clackamas Christian Saints (private)
- Open Door Christian Huskies (private)
- Southwest Christian Wildcats (private)
- St. Stephen's Archers (private)
- Trinity Academy Thunder (private)
- Valor Christian Knights (private)
1A-2: Casco League
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Alsea Wolverines
- Crow Cougars
- Eddyville Charter Eagles
- Kings Valley Eagles
- Mapleton Sailors
- Mannahouse Christian Academy Lions (private)
- McKenzie Eagles
- Mohawk Mustangs
- Siletz Valley Warriors
- Triangle Lake Lakers
1A-4: Skyline League
[edit]- Camas Valley Hornets
- Days Creek Wolves
- Elkton Elks
- Glendale Pirates
- Milo Adventist Mustangs
- Myrtle Point Bobcats
- 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
[edit]- Bonanza Antlers
- Butte Falls Loggers
- Cascades Academy Steelhead (private)
- Central Christian Tigers (private)
- Chiloquin Panthers
- Crosspoint Christian Warriors (private)
- Gilchrist Grizzlies
- Lost River Raiders
- North Lake Cowboys
- Paisley Broncos
- Prospect Cougars
- Rogue Valley Adventist Red Tail Hawks (private)
- Trinity Lutheran Saints (private)
1A-6: Big Sky League
[edit]- Arlington Honkers
- Trout Lake Stallions
- Bickleton Pirates
- Condon Blue Devils
- Dufur Rangers
- Glenwood Eagles
- Horizon Christian Hawks (private)
- Ione Cardinals
- Klickitat Vandals
- Lyle Cougars
- Mitchell Loggers
- Sherman Huskies
- South Wasco County Redsides
- Spray Eagles
- Trout Lake Mustangs
- Wheeler Falcons
- Wishram Indians
1A-7: Old Oregon League
[edit]- Cove Leopards
- Echo Cougars
- Elgin Huskies
- Griswold Grizzles
- Imbler Panthers
- Joseph Eagles
- Nixyaawii Golden Eagles
- Pilot Rock Rockets
- Pine Eagle Spartans
- Powder Valley Badgers
- Union Bobcats
- Wallowa Cougars
1A-8: High Desert League
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Hermiston High School - moved to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association to compete in the Columbia Basin Conference, which consists of schools in Tri-Cities, Washington
Football Classifications
[edit]Schools often compete in different divisions for football; in other sports, conferences are constructed to aim to preserve historic rivalries, regardless of current enrollment. As of the 2022-23 season, OSAA's classifications comprise the following:[9]
6A classification
[edit]6A-1: Portland Interscholastic League
[edit]- Cleveland Warriors
- Franklin Lightning
- Grant Generals
- Jefferson Democrats
- Lincoln Cardinals
- McDaniel Mountain Lions
- Roosevelt Roughriders
- Wells Guardians
6A-2: Metro League
[edit]- Beaverton Beavers
- Jesuit Crusaders (private)
- Mountainside Mavericks
- Southridge Skyhawks
- Sunset Apollos
- Westview Wildcats
6A-3: Pacific Conference
[edit]6A-4: Mt. Hood Conference
[edit]- Barlow Bruins
- Central Catholic Rams (private)
- Clackamas Cavaliers
- David Douglas Scots
- Gresham Gophers
- Nelson Hawks
- Reynolds Raiders
- Sandy Pioneers
6A-5: Three Rivers League
[edit]- Lake Oswego Lakers
- Lakeridge Pacers
- Oregon City Pioneers
- Tigard Tigers
- Tualatin Timberwolves
- West Linn Lions
6A-6: Central/Southwest Valley Conference
[edit]- Grants Pass Cavemen
- McNary Celtics
- North Medford Black Tornado
- North Salem Vikings
- Sheldon Irish
- South Medford Panthers
- South Salem Saxons
- Sprague Olympians
- West Salem Titans
5A classification
[edit]5A-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Aloha Warriors
- Centennial Eagles
- Forest Grove Vikings (6A)
- Glencoe Crimson Tide
- Hillsboro Spartans
- Hood River Valley Eagles
- Rex Putnam Kingsmen
- La Salle Falcons (private)
5A-SD2: Special District 2
[edit]5A-SD3: Special District 3
[edit]- Corvallis Spartans
- Crescent Valley Raiders
- Dallas Dragons
- Lebanon Warriors
- South Albany Red Hawks
- West Albany Bulldogs
5A-SD4: Special District 4
[edit]- Churchill Lancers
- Crater Comets
- Eagle Point Eagles
- North Eugene Highlanders
- Roseburg Indians
- South Eugene Axe (6A)
- Springfield Millers
- Thurston Colts
- Willamette Wolverines
5A-SD5: Special District 5
[edit]- Bend Lava Bears
- Caldera Wolfpack
- Mountain View Cougars
- Redmond Panthers
- Ridgeview Ravens
- Summit Storm
4A classification
[edit]4A-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Astoria Fishermen
- Milwaukie Mustangs (5A)
- Scappoose Indians
- Seaside Seagulls
- St. Helens Lions
- Tillamook Cheesemakers
4A-SD2: Special District 2
[edit]4A-SD3: Special District 3
[edit]- Cascade Cougars
- Junction City Tigers
- Marist Catholic Spartans (private)
- Philomath Warriors
- Stayton Eagles
- Sweet Home Huskies
4A-SD4: Special District
[edit]- Ashland Grizzlies (5A)
- Henley Hornets
- Hidden Valley Mustangs
- Marshfield Pirates
- Mazama Vikings
- North Bend Bulldogs
4A-SD5: Special District 5
[edit]3A classification
[edit]3A-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Banks Braves
- Kennedy Trojans (2A)
- North Marion Huskies (4A)
- Rainier Columbians
- Valley Catholic Valiants (private)
- Warrenton Warriors
- Yamhill-Carlton Tigers
3A-SD2: Special District 2
[edit]- Amity Warriors
- Blanchet Catholic Cavaliers (private)
- Dayton Pirates
- Newport Cubs (4A)
- Santiam Christian Eagles (private)
- Scio Loggers
- Taft Tigers
- Willamina Bulldogs
3A-SD3: Special District 3
[edit]- Cottage Grove Lions
- Creswell Bulldogs
- Elmira Falcons
- Harrisburg Eagles
- La Pine Hawks
- Madras White Buffaloes
- Pleasant Hill Billies
- Sisters Outlaws
3A-SD4: Special District 4
[edit]- Brookings-Harbor Bruins
- Coquille Red Devils
- Douglas Trojans
- Siuslaw Vikings
- South Umpqua Lancers
- Sutherlin Bulldogs
3A-SD5: Special District 5
[edit]- Cascade Christian Challengers (Private)
- Klamath Union Pelicans
- Lakeview Honkers
- North Valley Knights
- Phoenix Pirates (4A)
- St. Mary's Crusaders (Private)
3A-SD6: Special District 6
[edit]2A classification
[edit]2A-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Clatskanie Tigers
- Corbett Cardinals
- Gaston Greyhounds
- Knappa Loggers
- Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates (3A)
- Nestucca Bobcats
- Nestucca Bobcats
- Vernonia Loggers / *Jewell Bluejays (Combined)
2A-SD2: Special District 2
[edit]- Chemawa Braves
- Colton Vikings
- Gervais Cougars
- Regis Rams (private)
- Sheridan Spartans (3A)
- Salem Academy Crusaders (private)
- Santiam Wolverines
2A-SD3: Special District 3
[edit]2A-SD4: Special District 4
[edit]- Bandon Tigers
- Gold Beach Panthers
- Illinois Valley Cougars
- Myrtle Point Bobcats
- Oakland Oakers
- Reedsport Braves
2A-SD5: Special District 5
[edit]- Bonanza Antlers
- Culver Bulldogs
- Glide Wildcats (3A)
- Lost River Raiders
- Lowell Devils
- Oakridge Warriors
- Rogue River Chieftains (3A)
2A-SD6: Special District 6
[edit]- Enterprise Outlaws (2A)
- Grant Union Prospectors
- Heppner Mustangs
- Irrigon Knights
- Riverside Pirates (3A)
- Stanfield Tigers
- Weston-McEwen Tiger Scots
1A classification, 8-man football
[edit]No League Yet
- Portland Christian Royals (private)
- North Douglas Warriors (1A)
- Yoncalla Eagles (1A)
- Umatilla Vikings (3A)
1A[8]-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Alsea Wolverines
- Butte Falls Loggers
- Camas Valley Hornets
- Chiloquin Panthers
- Crosspoint Christian Warriors (private)
- Falls City Mountaineers
- Kings Valley Eagles
- Mohawk Mustangs
- Perrydale Pirates
- Prospect Cougars
1A[8]-SD2-E: Special District 2, East
[edit]- Adrian Antelopes
- Cove Leopards
- Elgin Huskies
- Imbler Panthers
- Pilot Rock Rockets
- Powder Valley Badgers
- Union Bobcats
- Wallowa Cougars
1A[8]-SD2-W: Special District 2, West
[edit]- Arlington Honkers
- Condon Blue Devils
- Crane Mustangs
- Dufur Rangers
- Ione Cardinals
- Klickitat Vandals
- Lyle Cougars
- Sherman Huskies
- Wishram Indians
1A classification, 6-man football
[edit]1A[6]-SD1: Special District 1
[edit]- Burnt River Bulls
- Dayville Tigers
- Echo Cougars
- Harper Hornets
- Huntington Locomotives
- Joseph Eagles
- Mitchell Loggers
- Monument Tigers
- Pine Eagle Spartans
- Prairie City Panthers
- South Wasco County Redsides
- Spray Eagles
- Wheeler Falcons
1A[6]-SD2-N: Special District 2, North
[edit]- Crow Cougars
- Eddyville Charter Eagles
- Mapleton Sailors
- McKenzie Eagles
- Siletz Valley Warriors
- Triangle Lake Lakers
1A[6]-SD2-S: Special District 2, South
[edit]- Days Creek Wolves
- Elkton Elks
- Gilchrist Grizzlies
- Glendale Pirates
- North Lake Cowboys
- Powers Cruisers
- Riddle Irish
Historic conferences made defunct by 2006 reclassification
[edit]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.[10][11]
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, Molalla Highschool, Sherwood High School, and Wilsonville High School. This league was for 3A sized schools located in or near the Portland-Metro area.[10][11] 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.[10][11]
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.[10][11]
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.[10][11]
OSAA-sanctioned activities
[edit]The OSAA oversees the following activities:
Two-gender sports | Boys only sports | Girls only sports | Other activities |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "OSAA has to go to state board on six-class system". KATU. August 20, 2006. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2022–2026 Classification and Districting Adopted Classifications and Districts" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-01-20.
- ^ "OSAA Executive Board approves final districting recommendations; Banks to 3A among late changes". ScorebookLive. December 14, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "OSAA School Classifications and Districts". Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Football Teams and Leagues". Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "2005–06 Regular Districts" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-20.
- ^ a b c d e "OSAA Regular Districts 2006–2010" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-05.