All dance/drill teams in Washington State are subject to the Spirit Rules established by the National Federation of State High Schools. The rules are explained in the NFHS Spirit Rules Handbook.
Two copies of this handbook are mailed to Athletic Directors from WIAA in August. If you did not receive your copy, you may order one from NFHS.
All rules apply to both practices and performances.
All head coaches are required to complete the online Spirit Rules Clinics annually. Some districts may require assistant coaches to also complete a Spirit Rules Clinics. This is completed through the WIAA website. Your athletic director must register your name with WIAA before you can complete the clinic.
The WIAA Dance/Drill Casebook is designed to be the official supplement to the NFHS Spirit Rules book.
Pre-approvals are handled through the WSDDJA. See guidelines and access the pre-approval form on the WSDDJA website. Pay attention to submission deadlines. Questions: Email WSDDJA Safety/Tech Director at wsddja.st@gmail.com
Rules governing all Washington athletics and activities.
It is the job of the coach's school district supervisor to monitor the WIAA mandated compliance courses such as the Lift (Stunt) Clinic, Spirit Rules Clinic, Concussion Management and others. District personnel, not WSDDCA, WSDDJA, or WIAA, to take action if the clinics are not completed. School districts are responsible for tracking compliance course completion. District personnel, not WSDDCA, or WSDDJA take action if the clinics are not completed.
Links to past documents such as WIAA SOPs (Bound for State Regulations) & Casebook
2023-24 WIAA SOPs (formerly Bound for State)
2020-21 no new documents due to COVID Pandemic