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.

Cheer Contact: Cindy Adsit, WIAA Assistant Executive Director

Event Profile:
The WIAA State Cheerleading Championships are the culmination of the competitive high school cheerleading season. Teams can qualify during the regular season in up to three (3) of the four (4) categories.  These championships bring together student-athletes, coaches, fans, parents, judges, and other spectators from all over Washington State.

Event Extent and Corresponding Dates:
The WIAA is looking to secure a facility for the next four years of the allocation cycle, then will consider a longer contract.

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

Projected Team & Attendee Profile (Subject to Change):
  • The number of qualified teams is typically around 65, with 1,000 cheerleaders
  • The number of performances is typically around 95, which requires a day and a half to complete
  • Families and classmates of the participating student-athletes
  • WIAA Staff, Event Staff, Judges, Sponsors and Vendors
Facility Requirements:
  • A minimum of two (2) basketball courts, one (1) for warm-ups and one (1) for the competition.
  • Facility with ticket gate / pass gate entrances with ease of managing and separating participants and spectators.
  • Restrooms (a separate restroom for event staff and judges is preferred.)
  • Sound System which includes four (4) speakers placed on the four (4) corners of the competition court.
  • Internet Access (for streaming, live scoring, and WIAA website updates.)
  • Booth/Designated area for media, streaming, event staff.
  • Private meeting area for up to 30 event staff and judges.
  • Sufficient parking for spectators and qualified teams, which also includes school busses.
  • Sufficient seating for both spectators and participants.  The seating for spectators needs to be on one (1) side of the facility since the routines will face the spectators; participants sit on the other side.
  • Meeting rooms/classrooms that teams can utilize between performances.
  • Space for vendor/sponsor displays/booths.
  • Concessions with a variety of items offered or allowance for outside vendors.
  • Emergency Action Plan.
  • Competition floor:
    • Performance area specifications:   Basketball floor with nine (9) strips of cheer mats (54 feet x 42 feet) centered and placed on top.
    • Table(s) and chairs for six to eight judges loc
Host Responsibilities:
  • Site Manager
  • Facility maintenance, set-up and management
  • Ticket sellers / ticket takers
  • Pass gate attendee / greeter for teams and officials
  • Parking attendants / traffic flow
  • PA Announcer
  • Sound/light technician
  • Custodial / clean up
  • Security
  • Hospitality area for event staff and judges
WIAA Responsibilities:
  • Event manager and staff
  • Assigning / scheduling of judges
  • Media coordination
  • Streaming
  • Credential distribution
  • Trophies and awards
  • Event schedule and operation
  • Athletic Trainer / Sports Medicine scheduling
  • On-site signage and marketing
  • Event materials and supplies
Hotel Requirements:
The host city must have access to safe, reasonably priced hotel rooms for schools that must travel. Size of teams will vary from six (6) to 60, with 2-4 coaches and chaperones, and a school administrator. In addition, there may been the need for up to ten (10) hotel rooms for two (2) nights for judges, event staff or WIAA executive board members.

Community Involvement:
Seeking community involvement is encouraged to enhance the event for participants and spectators alike. 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/Current Site:
  • Battle Ground High School, Battle Ground
  • University of Washington, Seattle
  • Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett
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. The host can retain all parking and concessions, provided that complimentary parking is provided for WIAA staff, event staff, judges, and team busses. If charging for parking, the rate must be included in this bid for review. The WIAA retains the right to establish ticket prices.

BID TIMELINE: Open now - January 12, 2024, 11:59PM
SITE VISIT(S): TBD
BOARD DECISION: March 2024
SPORT CONTACT: Cindy Adsit, WIAA Assistant Executive Director, (425) 282-5232, cadsit@wiaa.com

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