Activities

IESA Standardized Calendar
This calendar supercedes all previous dates.
NOTE: Week 1 is the first full week of July. All dates are subject to change by the Board of Directors.
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
GIRLS GOLF
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due July 15, 2025 July 15, 2026 July 15, 2027 July 15, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2025 Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028
Online Roster Deadline (Mon.) Aug. 25, 2025 Aug. 24, 2026 Aug. 23, 2027 Aug. 21, 2028
Sectionals (Thurs.) * Sept. 4, 2025 Sept. 10, 2026 Sept. 9, 2027 Sept. 7, 2028
State (Thur.) * Sept. 11, 2025 Sept. 17, 2026 Sept. 16, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028
*Golf Sectionals will be held the Thursday immediately following Labor Day. Golf State will be the Thursday after sectionals.
BOYS GOLF
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due July 15, 2025 July 15, 2026 July 15, 2027 July 15, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2025 Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028
Online Roster Deadline (Mon.) Aug. 25, 2025 Aug. 24, 2026 Aug. 23, 2027 Aug. 21, 2028
Sectionals (Wed.) * Sept. 3, 2025 Sept. 9, 2026 Sept. 8, 2027 Sept. 6, 2028
State (Fri.) * Sept. 12, 2025 Sept. 18, 2026 Sept. 17, 2027 Sept. 15, 2028
*Golf Sectionals will be held the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day. Golf State will be the second Friday after sectionals.
GIRLS SOFTBALL (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) July 28, 2025 July 27, 2026 July 26, 2027 July 24, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due July 30, 2025 July 30, 2026 July 30, 2027 July 30, 2028
Refund Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Games May Begin & Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) Aug 6, 2025 Aug 5, 2026 Aug 4, 2027 Aug 2, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Sept. 2, 2025 Sept. 1, 2026 Aug. 31, 2027 Aug. 29, 2028
Online Ranking (Wed.) Sept. 3, 2025 Sept. 2, 2026 Sept. 1, 2027 Aug. 30, 2028
Rosters Closed Sept. 8, 2025 Sept. 7, 2026 Sept. 6, 2027 Sept. 4, 2028
Regionals (Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.) Sept. 8 (qf), 10 or 11 (semi), 13 (final), 2025 Sept. 7 (qf), 9 or 10 (semi), 12 (final), 2026 Sept. 6 (qf), 8 or 9 (semi), 11 (final), 2027 Sept. 4 (qf), 6 or 7 (semi), 9 (final), 2028
Sectionals (Tues.) Sept. 16, 2025 Sept. 15, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 12, 2028
State (Fri. & Sat.) Sept. 19, 20, 2025 Sept. 18, 19, 2026 Sept. 17, 18, 2027 Sept. 15, 16, 2028
Season must end (Sat.) Oct. 25, 2025 Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 23, 2027 Oct. 21, 2028
BOYS BASEBALL (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline July 1, 2025 July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Aug 4, 2025 Aug 3, 2026 Aug 2, 2027 July 31, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Aug 7, 2025 Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2027 Aug 7, 2028
Refund Deadline Aug. 8, 2025 Aug. 8, 2026 Aug. 8, 2027 Aug. 8, 2028
Games May Begin & Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) Aug. 13, 2025 Aug. 12, 2026 Aug. 11, 2027 Aug. 9, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Sept. 2, 2025 Sept. 1, 2026 Aug. 31, 2027 Aug. 29, 2028
Online Ranking Sept. 3, 2025 Sept. 2, 2026 Sept. 1, 2027 Aug. 30, 2028
Rosters Closed (Wed.) Sept. 10, 2025 Sept. 9, 2026 Sept. 8, 2027 Sept. 6, 2028
Regionals (Thurs. Sat. Wed.) Sept. 11, 13, 17, 2025 Sept. 10, 12, 16, 2026 Sept.9, 11, 15, 2027 Sept.7, 9, 13, 2028
Sectionals (Sat.) Sept. 20, 2025 Sept. 19, 2026 Sept. 18, 2027 Sept. 16, 2028
State (Fri. & Sat.) Sept. 26, 27, 2025 Sept. 25, 26, 2026 Sept. 24, 25, 2027 Sept. 22, 23, 2028
Season must end (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028
BOYS & GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Aug 4, 2025 Aug 3, 2026 Aug 2, 2027 July 31, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Aug 7, 2025 Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2027 Aug 7, 2028
Meets may begin (Sat.) Aug. 16, 2025 Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 14, 2027 Aug. 12, 2028
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2025 Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) Sept. 3, 2025 Sept. 2, 2026 Sept. 1, 2027 Aug. 30, 2028
Online Roster Deadline (Wed.) Oct. 8, 2025 Oct. 7, 2026 Oct. 6, 2027 Oct. 4, 2028
Sectionals (Fri. or Sat.) Oct. 10 or 11, 2025 Oct. 9 or 10, 2026 Oct. 8 or 9, 2027 Oct. 6 or 7, 2028
State (Sat.) Oct. 18, 2025 Oct. 17, 2026 Oct. 16, 2027 Oct. 14, 2028
Season must end (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028
SPEECH CONTESTS
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
State Workshop (Fri.)   Sept. 18, 2026   TBD
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 15, 2025 Sept. 15, 2026 Sept. 15, 2027 Sept. 15, 2028
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Sept. 29, 2025 Sept. 28, 2026 Sept. 27, 2027 Sept. 25, 2028
Final Entry Deadline (Thur.) Oct. 9, 2025 Oct. 8, 2026 Oct. 7, 2027 Oct. 5, 2028
State Recommended Dates (Fri. & Sat.) Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2025 Oct. 30, Oct. 31, 6, 7, 13, 14, 2026 Oct. 29, Oct. 30, 5, 6, 12, 13, 2027 Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 3, 4, 10, 11, 2028
Contest Date 1 Oct. 31, 2025 Oct. 30, 2026 Oct. 29, 2027 Oct. 27, 2028
Contest Date 2 Nov. 1, 2025 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028
Contest Date 3 Nov. 7, 2025 Nov. 6, 2026 Nov. 5, 2027 Nov. 3, 2028
Contest Date 4 Nov. 8, 2025 Nov. 7, 2026 Nov. 6, 2027 Nov. 4, 2028
Contest Date 5 Nov. 14, 2025 Nov. 13, 2026 Nov. 12, 2027 Nov. 10, 2028
Contest Date 6 Nov. 15, 2025 Nov. 14, 2026 Nov. 13, 2027 Nov. 11, 2028
GIRLS BASKETBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Sept. 15, 2025 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 14, 2025 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028
Refund Deadline Sept. 26, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 26, 2027 Sept. 26, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Sept. 27, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028
Games may begin (Sat.) Sept. 27, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Nov. 11, 2025 Nov.10, 2026 Nov. 9, 2027 Nov. 7, 2028
Online Ranking (Thur.) Nov. 13, 2025 Nov. 12, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 9, 2028
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Nov. 21, 2025 Nov. 20, 2026 Nov. 19, 2027 Nov. 17, 2028
Regionals (Sat., Mon.- Wed.) Nov. 22, 24-26, 2025 Nov. 21, 23-25, 2026 Nov. 20, 22-24, 2027 Nov. 18, 20-22, 2028
Sectionals (Wed.) Dec. 3, 2025 Dec. 2, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Nov. 29, 2028
State (Sat., Thur.) Dec. 6, 11, 2025 Dec. 5, 10, 2026 Dec. 4, 9, 2027 Dec. 2, 7, 2028
Season must end Dec. 22, 2025 Dec. 21, 2026 Dec. 20, 2027 Dec. 18, 2028
GIRLS BASKETBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2025 Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Sept. 15, 2025 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028
Refund Deadline Sept. 26, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 26, 2027 Sept. 26, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 14, 2025 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Sept. 27, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028
Games may begin (Sat.) Sept. 27, 2025 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Nov. 18, 2025 Nov. 17, 2026 Nov. 16, 2027 Nov. 14, 2028
Online Ranking (Thur.) Nov. 20, 2025 Nov. 19, 2026 Nov. 18, 2027 Nov. 16, 2028
Rosters Closed (Mon.) Dec. 1, 2025 Nov. 30, 2026 Nov. 29, 2027 Nov. 27, 2028
Regionals (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) Dec. 1, 2, 4, 5, 2025 Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4 2026 Nov. 29, 30 Dec.2, 3, 2027 Nov. 27,28,30 Dec.1,2028
Sectionals (Wed.) Dec. 10, 2025 Dec. 9, 2026 Dec. 8, 2027 Dec. 6, 2028
State (Sat. & Thur.) Dec. 13, 18, 2025 Dec. 12, 17, 2026 Dec. 11, 16, 2027 Dec. 9, 14, 2028
Season must end Dec. 22, 2025 Dec. 21, 2026 Dec. 20, 2027 Dec. 18, 2028
CHEERLEADING
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Nov. 11, 2025 Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 11, 2028
Entry Deadline (Fri.) Oct. 31, 2025 Oct. 30, 2026 Oct. 29, 2027 Oct. 27, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Dec. 1, 2025 Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028
Online Roster Deadline (Wed.) Jan. 14, 2026 Jan. 13, 2027 Jan. 12, 2028 Jan. 10, 2029
Competition Date Feb. 11, 2026 Feb. 10, 2027 Feb. 9, 2028 Feb. 7, 2029
BOYS BASKETBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Sept 1, 2025 Sept 1, 2026 Sept 1, 2027 Sept 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Oct. 20, 2025 Oct. 19, 2026 Oct. 18, 2027 Oct. 16, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Oct. 20, 2025 Oct. 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2027 Oct. 20, 2028
Refund Deadline Oct. 25, 2025 Oct. 25, 2026 Oct. 25, 2027 Oct. 25, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028
Games may begin (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Jan. 6, 2026 Jan. 5, 2027 Jan. 4, 2028 Jan. 2, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Jan. 8, 2026 Jan. 7, 2027 Jan. 6, 2028 Jan. 4, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Jan. 16, 2026 Jan. 15, 2027 Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 12, 2029
Regionals (Sat., Mon.-Thur.) Jan. 17, 19-22, 2026 Jan. 16, 18-21, 2027 Jan. 15, 17-20, 2028 Jan. 13, 15-18, 2029
Sectionals (Mon.) Jan. 26, 2026 Jan. 25, 2027 Jan. 24, 2028 Jan. 22, 2029
State (Sat., Thur.) Jan 31, Feb. 5, 2026 Jan. 30, Feb. 4 2027 Jan. 29, Feb. 3 2028 Jan. 27, Feb. 1, 2029
Season must end Mar. 7, 2026 Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029
BOYS BASKETBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) June 9, 2025 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Sept 1, 2025 Sept 1, 2026 Sept 1, 2027 Sept 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Oct. 20, 2025 Oct. 19, 2026 Oct. 18, 2027 Oct. 16, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Oct. 20, 2025 Oct. 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2027 Oct. 20, 2028
Refund Deadline Oct. 25, 2025 Oct. 25, 2026 Oct. 25, 2027 Oct. 25, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028
Games may begin (Sat.) Nov. 1, 2025 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Jan. 13, 2026 Jan. 12, 2027 Jan. 11, 2028 Jan. 9, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Jan. 15, 2026 Jan. 14, 2027 Jan. 13, 2028 Jan. 11, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Jan. 23, 2026 Jan. 22, 2027 Jan. 21, 2028 Jan. 19, 2029
Regionals (Sat., Tue., Wed., Thur.) Jan. 24, 27-29, 2026 Jan. 23, 26-28, 2027 Jan. 22, 25-27, 2028 Jan. 20, 22-25, 2029
Sectionals (Mon.) Feb. 2, 2026 Feb. 1, 2027 Jan. 31, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029
State (Sat. & Thur.) Feb. 7, 12, 2026 Feb. 6, 11, 2027 Feb. 5, 10, 2028 Feb. 3, 8, 2029
Season must end Mar. 7, 2026 Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029
CHESS
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Wed.) Jan. 28, 2026 Jan. 27, 2027 Jan. 26, 2028 Jan. 24, 2029
Final Entry Deadline (Fri.) Feb. 13, 2026 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Thurs.) Feb. 19, 2026 Feb. 18, 2027 Feb. 17, 2028 Feb. 15, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) Feb. 27, 28, 2026 Feb. 26, 27, 2027 Feb. 25, 26, 2028 Feb. 23, 24, 2029
BOYS WRESTLING (Class A, AA)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2025 Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Dec. 1, 2025 Nov. 30, 2026 Nov. 29, 2027 Nov. 27, 2028
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) Dec. 8, 2025 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028
Meets may begin (Mon.) Dec. 8, 2025 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028
Online Roster Deadline (Tue.) Feb. 24, 2026 Feb. 23, 2027 Feb. 22, 2028 Feb. 20, 2029
Regional Seed Meetings (Thu.) Feb. 26, 2026 Feb. 25, 2027 Feb. 24, 2028 Feb. 22, 2029
Regionals (Sat.) Feb. 28, 2026 Feb. 27, 2027 Feb. 26, 2028 Feb. 24, 2029
Sectionals (Sat.) Mar. 7, 2026 Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) Mar. 13, 14, 2026 Mar. 12, 13, 2027 Mar. 10, 11, 2028 Mar. 9, 10, 2029
Season must end (Sat.) April 4, 2026 April 3, 2027 April 1, 2028 Mar. 31, 2029
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Dec. 8, 2025 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2025 Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028
Matches May Begin & Season Schedule Due (Mon.) Jan. 5, 2026 Jan. 4, 2027 Jan. 3, 2028 Jan. 1, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tues.) Feb. 17, 2026 Feb. 16, 2027 Feb. 15, 2028 Feb. 13, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Feb. 19, 2026 Feb. 18, 2027 Feb. 17, 2028 Feb. 15, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Feb. 27, 2026 Feb. 26, 2027 Feb. 25, 2028 Feb. 23, 2029
Regionals (Sat., Mon.-Thur.) Feb. 28, Mar. 2 - 5, 2026 Feb. 27, Mar. 1 - 4, 2027 Feb. 26, 28. 29. Mar. 1 - 2, 2028 Feb. 24, 26 - 28. Mar. 1, 2029
Sectionals (Mon.) Mar. 9, 2026 Mar. 8, 2027 Mar. 6, 2028 Mar. 5, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) Mar. 13, 14, 2026 Mar. 12, 13, 2027 Mar. 10, 11, 2028 Mar. 9, 10, 2029
Season must end (Wed.) Apr. 1, 2026 Mar. 31, 2027 Mar. 29, 2028 Mar. 28, 2029
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Dec. 8, 2025 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2025 Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028
Matches May Begin & Season Schedule Due (Mon.) Jan. 5, 2026 Jan. 4, 2027 Jan. 3, 2028 Jan. 1, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tues.) Feb. 24, 2026 Feb. 23, 2027 Feb. 22, 2028 Feb. 20, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Feb. 26, 2026 Feb. 25, 2027 Feb. 24, 2028 Feb. 22, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Mar. 6, 2026 Mar. 5, 2027 Mar. 3, 2028 Mar. 2, 2029
Regionals (Sat.,Tues.-Thur.) Mar. 7, 10-12, 2026 Mar. 6, 9-11, 2027 Mar. 4, 7-9, 2028 Mar. 3, 6-8, 2029
Sectionals (Mon.) Mar. 16, 2026 Mar. 15, 2027 Mar. 13, 2028 Mar. 12, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) Mar. 20, 21, 2026 Mar. 19, 20, 2027 Mar. 17, 18, 2028 Mar. 16, 17, 2029
Season must end (Wed.) April 1, 2026 Mar. 31, 2027 Mar. 29, 2028 Mar. 28, 2029
BOYS & GIRLS BOWLING
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Wed.) Jan. 28, 2026 Jan. 27, 2027 Jan. 26, 2028 Jan. 24, 2029
Final Entry Deadline (Fri.) Feb. 13, 2026 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Feb. 11, 2026 Feb. 10, 2027 Feb. 9, 2028 Feb. 7, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Fri.) April. 3, 2026 April. 2, 2027 Mar. 24, 2028 Apr. 6, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) April 10, 2026 April 9, 2027 Mar. 31, 2028 Apr. 13, 2029
Sectionals (Sat.) Apr. 11, 2026 Apr. 10, 2027 Apr. 1, 2028 Apr. 14, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.)* Apr. 17 & 18, 2026 Apr. 16 & 17, 2027 Apr. 7 & 8, 2028 Apr. 20 & 21, 2029
*State series revolves around Easter.
MUSIC SOLOS & ENSEMBLES
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Host Deadline Jan. 29, 2026 Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 29, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029
Entry Deadline (Thur.) Feb. 5, 2026 Feb. 4, 2027 Feb. 3, 2028 Feb. 1, 2029
Participant Information Deadline (Fri.) Feb. 13, 2026 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029
State Recommended Dates (Sat.) * March 21, 28, April 11,18, 2026 March 20, April 3,10, 17 2027 March 18, 25 April 1,8, 2028 March 17, 24 April 14, 21, 2029
Contest Date 1 March 21, 2026 March 20, 2027 March 18, 2028 March 17, 2029
Contest Date 2 March 28, 2026 April 3, 2027 March 25, 2028 March 24, 2029
Contest Date 3 April 11, 2026 April 10, 2027 April 1, 2028 April 14, 2029
Contest Date 4 April 18, 2026 April 17, 2027 April 8, 2028  
*State contests revolve around Easter.
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Host Deadline Jan. 29, 2026 Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 29, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029
Entry Deadline (Thur.) Feb 5, 2026 Feb 4, 2027 Feb 3, 2028 Feb 1, 2029
Participant Information Deadline Mar. 31, 2026 Mar. 30, 2027 Mar. 28, 2028 Mar. 27, 2029
State Contests (Fri. or Sat.) May 1,2, 2026 April 30, 1, 2027 April 28, 29, 2028 April 27, 28, 2029
Contest Date 1 May 1, 2026 April 30, 2027 April 28, 2028 April 27, 2029
Contest Date 2 May 2, 2026 May 1, 2027 April 29, 2028 April 28, 2029
SCHOLASTIC BOWL (CLASS A & AA)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
State Workshop (Fri.) Nov.7, 2025   Nov. 5, 2027  
Cooperative Agreement Due Jan. 5, 2026 Jan. 5, 2027 Jan. 5, 2028 Jan. 5, 2029
Matches may begin (Mon.) Jan. 26, 2026 Jan. 25, 2027 Jan. 24, 2028 Jan. 22, 2029
Initial Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) Feb. 25, 2026 Feb. 24, 2027 Feb. 23, 2028 Feb. 21, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Mon.) April 20, 2026 April 19, 2027 April 17, 2028 April 16, 2029
Rosters Closed (Tue.) April 28, 2026 April 27, 2027 April 25, 2028 April 24, 2029
Regional Tournaments (Wed.) April. 29, 2026 April. 28, 2027 April. 26, 2028 April. 25, 2029
Sectional Tournaments (Mon.) May 4, 2026 May 3, 2027 May 1, 2028 April 30, 2029
State Tournament (Fri.) May 8, 2026 May 7, 2027 May 5, 2028 May 4, 2029
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK (CLASS 1A & 2A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Mar. 16, 2026 Mar. 15, 2027 Mar. 13, 2028 Mar. 12, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Mar. 1, 2026 Mar. 1, 2027 Mar. 1, 2028 Mar. 1, 2029
Meets may begin (Sat.) Mar. 28, 2026 Mar. 27, 2027 Mar. 25, 2028 Mar. 24, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) Apr. 6, 2026 Apr. 5, 2027 Apr. 3, 2028 Apr. 2, 2029
Online Entry Deadline (Tue.) May 5, 2026 May 4, 2027 May 2, 2028 May 1, 2029
Sectional Seed Meetings (Wed.) May 6, 2026 May 5, 2027 May 3, 2028 May 2, 2029
Sectionals (Fri. OR Sat.) * May 8 or 9, 2026 May 7 or 8, 2027 May 5 or 6, 2028 May 4 or 5, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) May 15, 16, 2026 May 14, 15, 2027 May 12, 13, 2028 May 11, 12, 2029
Season must end (Sat.) June 13, 2026 June 12, 2027 June 10, 2028 June 9, 2029
*Track sectionals may be scheduled on a Friday OR Saturday. Sectional meets must be concluded in one day.
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK (CLASS 3A & 4A)
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) Oct. 6, 2025 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) Mar. 16, 2026 Mar. 15, 2027 Mar. 13, 2028 Mar. 12, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Mar. 1, 2026 Mar. 1, 2027 Mar. 1, 2028 Mar. 1, 2029
Meets may begin (Sat.) Mar. 28, 2026 Mar. 27, 2027 Mar. 25, 2028 Mar. 24, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) Apr. 6, 2026 Apr. 5, 2027 Apr. 3, 2028 Apr. 2, 2029
Online Entry Deadline (Tue.) May 12, 2026 May 11, 2027 May 9, 2028 May 8, 2029
Sectional Seed Meetings (Wed.) May 13, 2026 May 12, 2027 May 10, 2028 May 9, 2029
Sectionals (Fri. OR Sat.) * May 15 or 16, 2026 May 14 or 15, 2027 May 12 or 13, 2028 May 11 or 12, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) May 22, 23 2026 May 21, 22 2027 May 19, 20 2028 May 18, 19 2029
Season must end (Sat.) June 13, 2026 June 12, 2027 June 10, 2028 June 9, 2029
*Track sectionals may be scheduled on a Friday OR Saturday. Sectional meets must be concluded in one day.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Fall (Mon. 10:00 at IESA) Sept. 15, 2025 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028
Winter (Fri. 10:00 at IESA) Jan. 30, 2026 Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 28, 2028 Jan. 26, 2029
Spring (Fri. 10:00 at IESA) April 10, 2026 April 9, 2027 April 7, 2028 April 6, 2029
Summer (10:00 at IESA) June 18, 2026 June 17, 2027 June 15, 2028 June 14, 2029
IESA OFFICE CLOSED
Item 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029
Juneteenth June 19, 2025 June 19, 2026 June 18, 2027 June 19, 2028
Independence Day (Observed) July 4, 2025 July 3, 2026 July 5, 2027 July 4, 2028
Labor Day (Mon.) Sept 1, 2025 Sept. 7, 2026 Sept. 6, 2027 Sept. 4, 2028
Columbus Day (Mon.) Oct. 13, 2025 Oct. 12, 2026 Oct. 11, 2027 Oct. 9, 2028
Veterans' Day Nov. 11, 2025 Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 10, 2028
Thanksgiving Vacation (Thur. & Fri.) Nov. 27, 28, 2025 Nov. 26, 27, 2026 Nov. 25, 26, 2027 Nov. 23, 24, 2028
Winter Break Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026 Dec. 22, 2026-Jan. 4, 2027 Dec. 21, 2027-Jan. 3, 2028 Dec. 19, 2028-Jan. 1, 2029
Martin Luther King's Birthday (Mon.) Jan. 19, 2026 Jan. 18, 2027 Jan. 17, 2028 Jan. 15, 2029
Presidents' Day Feb. 16, 2026 Feb. 15, 2027 Feb. 21, 2028 Feb. 19, 2029
Good Friday April 3, 2026 Mar. 26, 2027 April 14, 2028 Mar. 30, 2029
Administrative Closure   May 24, 2027 May 22, 2028 May 21, 2029
Memorial Day (Mon.) 5/25/2026 5/31/2027 May 29, 2028 May 28, 2029
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