EVENT OVERVIEW

Host Profile:
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) was founded in 1905 as a voluntary, self-supported non-profit organization to administer the junior and senior high school athletic and activities programs in the state of Washington. The WIAA currently serves approximately 400 member high schools and 400 member middle schools and operates over 120+ High School State Championship events each school year.

Bowling Contact: Jeneé James, WIAA Assistant Executive Director

Event Profile:
The WIAA Bowling State Championships are the culmination of the high school bowling season. Member schools are divided into three classifications of play (4A, 3A, 2A/1A). Each classification brings eight (8)-twelve (12) teams and an additional 20-30 individuals to compete for both an individual and team state championship. Traditionally, each classification participates over two (2) days. In 2022 each classification completed each tournament in one day. These championships bring together student-athletes, coaches, fans, parents, and other spectators from all over Washington state.

Extent of Event:
The WIAA is looking to secure a facility that can be used for the next four years.

2025 2026 2027 2028
February 6 - 8, 2025  February 5-7, 2026 February 4-6, 2027  February 3-5, 2028 


Projected Team & Attendee Profile (Subject to Change):
  • 8-12 high school bowling teams and an additional 20-30 individuals from across the state and the coaching staff
  • 4A: 8 teams (56) + 20 individuals = 76 participants + coaches
  • 3A: 12 teams (84) + 30 individuals = 114 participants + coaches
  • 2A/1A: 8 teams (56) + 20 individuals = 76 participants + coaches
  • Families and classmates of the participating student-athletes
  • WIAA Staff, Event Staff, Sponsors and Vendors
Facility Requirements: Bowling alley with a minimum of 26 lanes.
  • Enough lanes to host different classifications.
    • 8 team event – 18 lanes
    • 12 team event – 26 lanes
  • Multiple custom oil patterns (main street, easy street and wall street used currently)
  • Seating / viewing area for spectators with clear divide between settee area and spectator area.
  • Office space and storage area for WIAA staff and vendors.
  • Designated tournament headquarters and media area with accommodations up to 6.
  • Internet Access (open for streaming, live scoring, and social media)
  • Restroom facilities for all in attendance.
  • Concessions/Dining facilities on-site to accommodate players, coaches, spectators and staff. (Alcohol cannot be sold during the event).
  • No other scheduled use of facility may occur during the state event nor 2 hours before or 1 hour after scheduled event.
  • Sufficient Parking for spectators and participants including school busses.
  • Emergency Action Plan
  • Space for vendors / sponsors t
Facility Preferences:
  • Separate entrances for athletes and spectators.
  • Ice / water on site for sports medicine.
  • Allowance for outside vendors if concessions cannot accommodate.
  • Pro Shop
  • Additional screens for advertising
Host Responsibilities:
  • On-site Manager
  • Facility maintenance, set-up and management
  • Oil Patterns management
  • Event management of lanes/pins/etc.
  • Parking supervision if needed
  • Technology director / computer manager
  • Custodial / clean up
  • Security
  • Hospitality area (with food and beverages) for working media and tournament staff
WIAA Responsibilities:
  • Media coordination
  • Streaming
  • Credential distribution
  • Trophies and awards
  • Tournament schedule and operation
  • Athletic Trainer / Sports Medicine scheduling
  • On-site signage and marketing
  • Ticket Sales

Hotel Requirements:

The host city must have access to safe, reasonably priced hotel rooms for schools that must travel. Each team will have approximately 7 student-athletes, 2-4 coaches, 2 school administrators. In addition, there may been the need for 4-6 hotel rooms for both nights for event staff or WIAA executive board members.

Collaborative Involvement:

Seeking collaborative relationships is encouraged to enhance the event for participants and spectators alike. School / Community partnerships are preferred. Hosts that can provide meals, gifts and courtesy relationships are preferred. The WIAA reserves the right to determine any promotion of such involvement and to review the details of any agreements.

Recent Sites / Current Sites: Bowlero -- Tukwila, WA

Recent Paid Attendance (for 3 days of competition):
Average between 200-250 tickets per classification.

Financial Agreement: It shall be the decision of the bidding organization as to the amount of the financial aspect / agreement in their bid, and if so, what that amount shall be. Any costs to the WIAA must be outlined in the proposal. Previous agreements have had WIAA retaining gate receipts while paying a flat rate for use of the facility. WIAA retains the right to establish ticket prices.

BID TIMELINE: Now -- January 26, 2024
SITE VISIT(S): TBD
BOARD DECISIONS: March 2024
CONTACT: Jeneé James, WIAA: jjames@wiaa.com, (425) 282-5234

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