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 Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
GIRLS GOLF
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due July 15, 2026 July 15, 2027 July 15, 2028 July 15, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028 Aug. 15, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Mon.) Aug. 24, 2026 Aug. 23, 2027 Aug. 21, 2028 Aug. 20, 2029
Sectionals (Thurs.) * Sept. 10, 2026 Sept. 9, 2027 Sept. 7, 2028 Sept. 6, 2029
State (Thur.) * Sept. 17, 2026 Sept. 16, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028 Sept. 13, 2029
*Golf Sectionals will be held the Thursday immediately following Labor Day. Golf State will be the Thursday after sectionals.
BOYS GOLF
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due July 15, 2026 July 15, 2027 July 15, 2028 July 15, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028 Aug. 15, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Mon.) Aug. 24, 2026 Aug. 23, 2027 Aug. 21, 2028 Aug. 20, 2029
Sectionals (Wed.) * Sept. 9, 2026 Sept. 8, 2027 Sept. 6, 2028 Sept. 5, 2029
State (Fri.) * Sept. 18, 2026 Sept. 17, 2027 Sept. 15, 2028 Sept. 14, 2029
*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 Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 4 July 27, 2026 July 26, 2027 July 24, 2028 July 23, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due July 30, 2026 July 30, 2027 July 30, 2028 July 30, 2029
Refund Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Games May Begin & Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) 5 Aug 5, 2026 Aug 4, 2027 Aug 2, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) 9 Sept. 1, 2026 Aug. 31, 2027 Aug. 29, 2028 Aug. 28, 2029
Online Ranking (Wed.) 9 Sept. 2, 2026 Sept. 1, 2027 Aug. 30, 2028 Aug. 29, 2029
Rosters Closed 10 Sept. 7, 2026 Sept. 6, 2027 Sept. 4, 2028 Sept. 3, 2029
Regionals (Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.) 10 Sept. 7 or 8 (qf), 9 or 10 (semi), 12 (f), 2026 Sept. 6 or 7 (qf), 8 or 9 (semi), 11 (f), 2027 Sept. 4 or 5 (qf), 6 or 7 (semi), 9 (f), 2028 Sept. 3 or 4 (qf), 5 or 6 (semi), 8 (f), 2029
Sectionals (Tues.) 11 Sept. 15, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 12, 2028 Sept. 11, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) 11 Sept. 18, 19, 2026 Sept. 17, 18, 2027 Sept. 15, 16, 2028 Sept. 14, 15, 2029
Season must end (Sat.) 16 Oct. 24, 2026 Oct. 23, 2027 Oct. 21, 2028 Oct. 20, 2029
BOYS BASEBALL (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline July 1, 2026 July 1, 2027 July 1, 2028 July 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 5 Aug 3, 2026 Aug 2, 2027 July 31, 2028 July 30, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2027 Aug 7, 2028 Aug 7, 2029
Refund Deadline Aug. 8, 2026 Aug. 8, 2027 Aug. 8, 2028 Aug. 8, 2029
Games May Begin & Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) 6 Aug. 12, 2026 Aug. 11, 2027 Aug. 9, 2028 Aug. 8, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) 10 Sept. 8, 2026 Sept. 7, 2027 Sept 5, 2028 Sept 4, 2029
Online Ranking 10 Sept. 9, 2026 Sept. 8, 2027 Sept 6, 2028 Sept 5, 2029
Rosters Closed (Wed.) 11 Sept. 16, 2026 Sept. 15, 2027 Sept. 13, 2028 Sept. 12, 2029
Regionals (Thurs. Sat. Wed.) 11-12 Sept. 17, 19, 23, 2026 Sept.16, 18, 22, 2027 Sept.14, 16, 20, 2028 Sept.13, 15, 19, 2029
Sectionals (Sat.) 12 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028 Sept. 22, 2029
State (Fri. & Sat.) 13 Oct. 2, 3, 2026 Oct. 1, 2, 2027 Sept. 29 30, 2028 Sept. 28, 29, 2029
Season must end (Sat.) 17 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028 Oct. 27, 2029
BOYS & GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 5 Aug 3, 2026 Aug 2, 2027 July 31, 2028 July 30, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Aug 7, 2026 Aug 7, 2027 Aug 7, 2028 Aug 7, 2029
Meets may begin (Sat.) 6 Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 14, 2027 Aug. 12, 2028 Aug. 11, 2029
Refund Deadline Aug. 15, 2026 Aug. 15, 2027 Aug. 15, 2028 Aug. 15, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) 9 Sept. 2, 2026 Sept. 1, 2027 Aug. 30, 2028 Aug. 29, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Wed.) 14 Oct. 7, 2026 Oct. 6, 2027 Oct. 4, 2028 Oct. 3, 2029
Sectionals (Fri. or Sat.) 14 Oct. 9 or 10, 2026 Oct. 8 or 9, 2027 Oct. 6 or 7, 2028 Oct. 5 or 6, 2029
State (Sat.) 15 Oct. 17, 2026 Oct. 16, 2027 Oct. 14, 2028 Oct. 13, 2029
Season must end (Sat.) 17 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028 Oct. 27, 2029
SPEECH CONTESTS
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
State Workshop (Fri.) Sept. 18, 2026   Sept. 15, 2028  
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 15, 2026 Sept. 15, 2027 Sept. 15, 2028 Sept. 15, 2029
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 13 Sept. 28, 2026 Sept. 27, 2027 Sept. 25, 2028 Sept. 24, 2029
Final Entry Deadline (Thur.) 14 Oct. 8, 2026 Oct. 7, 2027 Oct. 5, 2028 Oct. 4, 2029
State Recommended Dates (Fri. & Sat.) 17-19 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 Oct. 26, 27, Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 2029
Contest Date 1 Oct. 30, 2026 Oct. 29, 2027 Oct. 27, 2028 Oct. 26, 2029
Contest Date 2 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028 Oct. 27, 2029
Contest Date 3 Nov. 6, 2026 Nov. 5, 2027 Nov. 3, 2028 Nov. 2, 2029
Contest Date 4 Nov. 7, 2026 Nov. 6, 2027 Nov. 4, 2028 Nov. 3, 2029
Contest Date 5 Nov. 13, 2026 Nov. 12, 2027 Nov. 10, 2028 Nov. 9, 2029
Contest Date 6 Nov. 14, 2026 Nov. 13, 2027 Nov. 11, 2028 Nov. 10, 2029
GIRLS BASKETBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 11 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028 Sept. 10, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028 Sept. 14, 2029
Refund Deadline Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 26, 2027 Sept. 26, 2028 Sept. 26, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028 Sept. 22, 2029
Games may begin (Sat.) 12 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028 Sept. 22, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Nov.10, 2026 Nov. 9, 2027 Nov. 7, 2028 Nov. 6, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Nov. 12, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 9, 2028 Nov. 8, 2029
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Nov. 20, 2026 Nov. 19, 2027 Nov. 17, 2028 Nov. 16, 2029
Regionals (Sat., Mon.- Wed.) 20-21 Nov. 21, 23-25, 2026 Nov. 20, 22-24, 2027 Nov. 18, 20-22, 2028 Nov. 17, 19-21, 2029
Sectionals (Wed.) 22 Dec. 2, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Nov. 29, 2028 Nov. 28, 2029
State (Sat., Thur.) 22-23 Dec. 5, 10, 2026 Dec. 4, 9, 2027 Dec. 2, 7, 2028 Dec. 1, 6, 2029
Season must end 25 Dec. 21, 2026 Dec. 20, 2027 Dec. 18, 2028 Dec. 17, 2029
GIRLS BASKETBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2027 Aug 1, 2028 Aug 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 11 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028 Sept. 10, 2029
Refund Deadline Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 26, 2027 Sept. 26, 2028 Sept. 26, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 14, 2027 Sept. 14, 2028 Sept. 14, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028 Sept. 22, 2029
Games may begin (Sat.) 12 Sept. 26, 2026 Sept. 25, 2027 Sept. 23, 2028 Sept. 22, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Nov. 17, 2026 Nov. 16, 2027 Nov. 14, 2028 Nov. 13, 2029
Online Ranking (Thur.) Nov. 19, 2026 Nov. 18, 2027 Nov. 16, 2028 Nov. 15, 2029
Rosters Closed (Mon.) Nov. 30, 2026 Nov. 29, 2027 Nov. 27, 2028 Nov. 26, 2029
Regionals (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) 22 Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4 2026 Nov. 29, 30 Dec.2, 3, 2027 Nov. 27,28,30 Dec.1,2028 Nov. 26,27,29,30,2029
Sectionals (Wed.) 23 Dec. 9, 2026 Dec. 8, 2027 Dec. 6, 2028 Dec. 5, 2029
State (Sat. & Thur.) 23-24 Dec. 12, 17, 2026 Dec. 11, 16, 2027 Dec. 9, 14, 2028 Dec. 8, 13, 2029
Season must end 25 Dec. 21, 2026 Dec. 20, 2027 Dec. 18, 2028 Dec. 17, 2029
CHEERLEADING
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Cooperative Agreement Due Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 11, 2028 Nov. 11, 2029
Entry Deadline (Fri.) 17 Oct. 30, 2026 Oct. 29, 2027 Oct. 27, 2028 Oct. 26, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Wed.) Jan. 13, 2027 Jan. 12, 2028 Jan. 10, 2029 Jan. 9, 2030
Competition Date Feb. 10, 2027 Feb. 9, 2028 Feb. 7, 2029 Feb. 6, 2030
BOYS BASKETBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Sept 1, 2026 Sept 1, 2027 Sept 1, 2028 Sept 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 16 Oct. 19, 2026 Oct. 18, 2027 Oct. 16, 2028 Oct. 15, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Oct. 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2027 Oct. 20, 2028 Oct. 20, 2029
Refund Deadline Oct. 25, 2026 Oct. 25, 2027 Oct. 25, 2028 Oct. 25, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) 17 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028 Oct 27, 2029
Games may begin (Sat.) 17 Oct. 31, 2026 Oct. 30, 2027 Oct. 28, 2028 Oct. 27, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Jan. 5, 2027 Jan. 4, 2028 Jan. 3, 2029 Jan. 3, 2030
Online Ranking (Thur.) Jan. 7, 2027 Jan. 6, 2028 Jan. 4, 2029 Jan. 3, 2030
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Jan. 15, 2027 Jan. 14, 2028 Jan. 12, 2029 Jan. 11, 2030
Regionals (Sat., Mon.-Thur.) 28-29 Jan. 16, 18-21, 2027 Jan. 15, 17-20, 2028 Jan. 13, 15-18, 2029 Jan. 12, 14-17, 2030
Sectionals (Mon.) 30 Jan. 25, 2027 Jan. 24, 2028 Jan. 22, 2029 Jan. 21, 2030
State (Sat., Thur.) 30-31 Jan. 30, Feb. 4 2027 Jan. 29, Feb. 3 2028 Jan. 27, Feb. 1, 2029 Jan. 26,31, 2030
Season must end Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029 Mar. 2, 2030
BOYS BASKETBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 49 June 8, 2026 June 7, 2027 June 5, 2028 June 4, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Sept 1, 2026 Sept 1, 2027 Sept 1, 2028 Sept 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 16 Oct. 19, 2026 Oct. 18, 2027 Oct. 16, 2028 Oct. 15, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Oct. 20, 2026 Oct. 20, 2027 Oct. 20, 2028 Oct. 20, 2029
Refund Deadline Oct. 25, 2026 Oct. 25, 2027 Oct. 25, 2028 Oct. 25, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Sat.) 17 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028 Oct 27, 2029
Games may begin (Sat.) 17 Oct 31, 2026 Oct 30, 2027 Oct 28, 2028 Oct 27, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tue.) Jan. 12, 2027 Jan. 11, 2028 Jan. 9, 2029 Jan. 8, 2030
Online Ranking (Thur.) Jan. 14, 2027 Jan. 13, 2028 Jan. 11, 2029 Jan. 10, 2030
Rosters Closed (Fri.) Jan. 22, 2027 Jan. 21, 2028 Jan. 19, 2029 Jan. 18, 2030
Regionals (Sat., Tue., Wed., Thur.) 29-30 Jan. 23, 26-28, 2027 Jan. 22, 25-27, 2028 Jan. 20, 22-25, 2029 Jan. 19, 22-24, 2030
Sectionals (Mon.) 31 Feb. 1, 2027 Jan. 31, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029 Jan. 28, 2030
State (Sat. & Thur.) 31-32 Feb. 6, 11, 2027 Feb. 5, 10, 2028 Feb. 3, 8, 2029 Feb. 2, 7, 2030
Season must end Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029 Mar. 2, 2030
CHESS
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Wed.) 30 Jan. 27, 2027 Jan. 26, 2028 Jan. 24, 2029 Jan. 23, 2030
Final Entry Deadline (Fri.) 32 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029 Feb. 8, 2030
Online Roster Deadline (Thurs.) 33 Feb. 18, 2027 Feb. 17, 2028 Feb. 15, 2029 Feb. 14, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 34 Feb. 26, 27, 2027 Feb. 25, 26, 2028 Feb. 23, 24, 2029 Feb. 22, 23, 2030
BOYS WRESTLING (Class A, AA)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 22 Nov. 30, 2026 Nov. 29, 2027 Nov. 27, 2028 Nov. 26, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Meets may begin (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Tue.) 34 Feb. 23, 2027 Feb. 22, 2028 Feb. 20, 2029 Feb. 19, 2030
Regional Seed Meetings (Thu.) 34 Feb. 25, 2027 Feb. 24, 2028 Feb. 22, 2029 Feb. 21, 2030
Regionals (Sat.) 34 Feb. 27, 2027 Feb. 26, 2028 Feb. 24, 2029 Feb. 23, 2030
Sectionals (Sat.) 35 Mar. 6, 2027 Mar. 4, 2028 Mar. 3, 2029 Mar. 2, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 36 Mar. 12, 13, 2027 Mar. 10, 11, 2028 Mar. 9, 10, 2029 Mar. 8, 9, 2030
Season must end (Sat.) 39 April 3, 2027 April 1, 2028 Mar. 31, 2029 Mar. 30, 2030
GIRLS WRESTLING
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 22 Nov. 30, 2026 Nov. 29, 2027 Nov. 27, 2028 Nov. 26, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Meets may begin (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Online Roster Deadline (Mon.) 35 Mar. 1, 2027 Feb. 28, 2028 Feb. 26, 2029 Feb. 25, 2030
Sectional Seed Meetings (Mon.) Mar. 3, 2027 Mar. 1, 2028 Feb. 28, 2029 Feb. 27, 2030
Sectionals (Fri.) 35 Mar. 5, 6, 2027 Mar. 3, 4, 2028 Mar. 2, 3, 2029 Mar. 1, 2, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 36 Mar. 12, 13, 2027 Mar. 10, 11, 2028 Mar. 9, 10, 2029 Mar. 8, 9, 2030
Season must end (Sat.) 39 April 3, 2027 April 1, 2028 Mar. 31, 2029 Mar. 30, 2030
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 7th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Matches May Begin & Season Schedule Due (Mon.) 27 Jan. 4, 2027 Jan. 3, 2028 Jan. 1, 2029 Dec. 31, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tues.) 33 Feb. 16, 2027 Feb. 15, 2028 Feb. 13, 2029 Feb. 12, 2030
Online Ranking (Thur.) 33 Feb. 18, 2027 Feb. 17, 2028 Feb. 15, 2029 Feb. 14, 2030
Rosters Closed (Fri.) 34 Feb. 26, 2027 Feb. 25, 2028 Feb. 23, 2029 Feb. 22, 2030
Regionals (Sat., Mon.-Thur.) 34-35 Feb. 27, Mar. 1 - 4, 2027 Feb. 26, 28. 29. Mar. 1 - 2, 2028 Feb. 24, 26 - 28. Mar. 1, 2029 Feb. 23, 25 - 28, 2030
Sectionals (Mon.) 36 Mar. 8, 2027 Mar. 6, 2028 Mar. 5, 2029 Mar. 4, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 36 Mar. 12, 13, 2027 Mar. 10, 11, 2028 Mar. 9, 10, 2029 Mar. 8, 9, 2030
Season must end (Wed.) 39 Mar. 31, 2027 Mar. 29, 2028 Mar. 28, 2029 Mar. 27, 2030
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 8th GRADE (CLASS 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 23 Dec. 7, 2026 Dec. 6, 2027 Dec. 4, 2028 Dec. 3, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Dec. 1, 2026 Dec. 1, 2027 Dec. 1, 2028 Dec. 1, 2029
Matches May Begin & Season Schedule Due (Mon.) 27 Jan. 4, 2027 Jan. 3, 2028 Jan. 1, 2029 Dec. 31, 2029
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Tues.) 34 Feb. 23, 2027 Feb. 22, 2028 Feb. 20, 2029 Feb. 19, 2030
Online Ranking (Thur.) 34 Feb. 25, 2027 Feb. 24, 2028 Feb. 22, 2029 Feb. 21, 2030
Rosters Closed (Fri.) 35 Mar. 5, 2027 Mar. 3, 2028 Mar. 2, 2029 Mar. 1, 2030
Regionals (Sat.,Tues.-Thur.) 35-36 Mar. 6, 9-11, 2027 Mar. 4, 7-9, 2028 Mar. 3, 6-8, 2029 Mar. 2, 5-7, 2030
Sectionals (Mon.) 37 Mar. 15, 2027 Mar. 13, 2028 Mar. 12, 2029 Mar. 11, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 37 Mar. 19, 20, 2027 Mar. 17, 18, 2028 Mar. 16, 17, 2029 Mar. 15, 16, 2030
Season must end (Wed.) 39 Mar. 31, 2027 Mar. 29, 2028 Mar. 28, 2029 Mar. 27, 2030
BOYS & GIRLS BOWLING
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Wed.) 30 Jan. 27, 2027 Jan. 26, 2028 Jan. 24, 2029 Jan. 23, 2030
Final Entry Deadline (Fri.) 32 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029 Feb. 8, 2030
Cooperative Agreement Due 32 Feb. 10, 2027 Feb. 9, 2028 Feb. 7, 2029 Feb. 6, 2030
Online Roster Deadline (Fri.) April. 2, 2027 Mar. 24, 2028 Apr. 6, 2029 March 29, 2030
Rosters Closed (Fri.) April 9, 2027 Mar. 31, 2028 Apr. 13, 2029 Apr. 05, 2030
Sectionals (Sat.) Apr. 10, 2027 Apr. 1, 2028 Apr. 14, 2029 Apr. 6, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.)* Apr. 16 & 17, 2027 Apr. 7 & 8, 2028 Apr. 20 & 21, 2029 Apr. 12 & 13, 2030
*State series revolves around Easter.
MUSIC SOLOS & ENSEMBLES
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Host Deadline Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 29, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029 Jan. 29, 2030
Entry Deadline (Thur.) 32 Feb. 12, 2027 Feb. 11, 2028 Feb. 9, 2029 Feb. 8, 2030
Participant Information Deadline (Fri.) 34 Feb. 23, 2027 Feb. 22, 2028 Feb. 20, 2029 Feb. 19, 2030
State Recommended Dates (Sat.) * 37-41 March 20, April 3,10, 17 2027 March 18, 25 April 1,8, 2028 March 17, 24 April 14, 21, 2029 March 16, 23 April 06,13, 2030
Contest Date 1 37 March 20, 2027 March 18, 2028 March 17, 2029 March 16, 2030
Contest Date 2 39 April 3, 2027 March 25, 2028 March 24, 2029 March 23, 2030
Contest Date 3 40 April 10, 2027 April 1, 2028 April 14, 2029 April 6, 2030
Contest Date 4 41 April 17, 2027 April 8, 2028 April 21, 2029 April 13, 2030
*State contests revolve around Easter.
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Host Deadline 30 Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 29, 2028 Jan. 29, 2029 Jan. 29, 2030
Entry Deadline (Thur.) 32 Feb 12, 2027 Feb 11, 2028 Feb 9, 2029 Feb. 8, 2030
Participant Information Deadline Mar. 30, 2027 Mar. 28, 2028 Mar. 27, 2029 Mar. 26, 2030
State Contests (Fri. or Sat.) 43 April 30, May 1, 2027 April 28, 29, 2028 April 27, 28, 2029 April 26, 27, 2030
Contest Date 1 43 April 30, 2027 April 28, 2028 April 27, 2029 April 26, 2030
Contest Date 2 43 May 1, 2027 April 29, 2028 April 28, 2029 April 27, 2030
SCHOLASTIC BOWL (CLASS A & AA)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
State Workshop (Fri.) 18   Nov. 5, 2027   Nov. 2, 2029
Cooperative Agreement Due Jan. 5, 2027 Jan. 5, 2028 Jan. 5, 2029 Jan. 5, 2030
Matches may begin (Mon.) 30 Jan. 25, 2027 Jan. 24, 2028 Jan. 22, 2029 Jan. 21, 2030
Initial Season Schedule Deadline (Wed.) 34 Feb. 24, 2027 Feb. 23, 2028 Feb. 21, 2029 Feb. 20, 2030
Online Roster & Record Deadline (Mon.) 42 April 19, 2027 April 17, 2028 April 16, 2029 April 15, 2030
Rosters Closed (Tue.) 43 April 27, 2027 April 25, 2028 April 24, 2029 April 23, 2030
Regional Tournaments (Wed.) 43 April. 28, 2027 April. 26, 2028 April. 25, 2029 April. 24, 2030
Sectional Tournaments (Mon.) 44 May 3, 2027 May 1, 2028 April 30, 2029 April 29, 2030
State Tournament (Fri.) 44 May 7, 2027 May 5, 2028 May 4, 2029 May 3, 2030
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK (CLASS 1A & 2A)
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 35 Mar. 1, 2027 Feb. 28, 2028 Feb. 26, 2029 Feb. 25, 2030
Cooperative Agreement Due Mar. 1, 2027 Mar. 1, 2028 Mar. 1, 2029 Mar. 1, 2030
Meets may begin (Sat.) 38 Mar. 27, 2027 Mar. 25, 2028 Mar. 24, 2029 Mar. 23, 2030
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) Apr. 5, 2027 Apr. 3, 2028 Apr. 2, 2029 Apr. 1, 2030
Online Entry Deadline (Tue.) 44 May 4, 2027 May 2, 2028 May 1, 2029 April 30, 2030
Sectional Seed Meetings (Wed.) 44 May 5, 2027 May 3, 2028 May 2, 2029 May 1, 2030
Sectionals (Fri. OR Sat.) * 44 May 7 or 8, 2027 May 5 or 6, 2028 May 4 or 5, 2029 May 3 or 4, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 45 May 14, 15, 2027 May 12, 13, 2028 May 11, 12, 2029 May 10, 11, 2030
Season must end (Sat.) 49 June 12, 2027 June 10, 2028 June 9, 2029 June 8, 2030
*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 Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Entry Deadline (Mon.) 14 Oct. 5, 2026 Oct. 4, 2027 Oct. 2, 2028 Oct. 1, 2029
Final Entry Deadline Nov. 1, 2026 Nov. 1, 2027 Nov. 1, 2028 Nov. 1, 2029
Practice/Tryouts may begin (Mon.) 35 Mar. 1, 2027 Feb. 28, 2028 Feb. 26, 2029 Feb. 25, 2030
Cooperative Agreement Due Mar. 1, 2027 Mar. 1, 2028 Mar. 1, 2029 Mar. 1, 2030
Meets may begin (Sat.) 38 Mar. 27, 2027 Mar. 25, 2028 Mar. 24, 2029 Mar. 23, 2030
Season Schedule Deadline (Mon.) Apr. 5, 2027 Apr. 3, 2028 Apr. 2, 2029 Apr. 1, 2030
Online Entry Deadline (Tue.) 45 May 11, 2027 May 9, 2028 May 8, 2029 May 7, 2030
Sectional Seed Meetings (Wed.) 45 May 12, 2027 May 10, 2028 May 9, 2029 May 8, 2030
Sectionals (Fri. OR Sat.) * 45 May 14 or 15, 2027 May 12 or 13, 2028 May 11 or 12, 2029 May 10 or 11, 2030
State (Fri. & Sat.) 46 May 21, 22 2027 May 19, 20 2028 May 18, 19 2029 May 17, 18 2030
Season must end (Sat.) 49 June 12, 2027 June 10, 2028 June 9, 2029 June 8, 2030
*Track sectionals may be scheduled on a Friday OR Saturday. Sectional meets must be concluded in one day.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Fall (Mon. 10:00 at IESA) 11 Sept. 14, 2026 Sept. 13, 2027 Sept. 11, 2028 Sept. 10, 2029
Winter (Fri. 10:00 at IESA) 30 Jan. 29, 2027 Jan. 28, 2028 Jan. 26, 2029 Jan. 25, 2030
Spring (Fri. 10:00 at IESA) 38-42 April 9, 2027 April 7, 2028 April 6, 2029 April 5, 2030
Summer (Thurs. 10:00 at IESA) 50 June 17, 2027 June 15, 2028 June 14, 2029 June 13, 2030
IESA OFFICE CLOSED
Item Week 2026-2027 2027-2028 2028-2029 2029-2030
Juneteenth June 19, 2026 June 18, 2027 June 19, 2028 June 19, 2029
Independence Day (Observed) July 3, 2026 July 5, 2027 July 4, 2028 July 4, 2029
Labor Day (Mon.) Sept. 7, 2026 Sept. 6, 2027 Sept. 4, 2028 Sept. 3, 2029
Columbus Day (Mon.) Oct. 12, 2026 Oct. 11, 2027 Oct. 9, 2028 Oct. 8, 2029
Veterans' Day Nov. 11, 2026 Nov. 11, 2027 Nov. 10, 2028 Nov. 12, 2029
Thanksgiving Vacation (Thur. & Fri.) Nov. 26, 27, 2026 Nov. 25, 26, 2027 Nov. 23, 24, 2028 Nov. 22, 23, 2029
Winter Break Dec. 21, 2026-Jan. 1, 2027 Dec. 20, 2027-Dec. 31, 2028 Dec. 20, 2028-Jan. 2, 2029 Dec. 20, 2029-Jan. 2, 2030
Martin Luther King's Birthday (Mon.) Jan. 18, 2027 Jan. 17, 2028 Jan. 15, 2029 Jan. 21, 2030
Presidents' Day Feb. 15, 2027 Feb. 21, 2028 Feb. 19, 2029 Feb. 18, 2030
Good Friday Mar. 26, 2027 April 14, 2028 Mar. 30, 2029 Apr. 19, 2030
Administrative Closure May 24, 2027 May 22, 2028 May 21, 2029 May 20, 2030
Memorial Day (Mon.) 5/31/2027 May 29, 2028 May 28, 2029 May 27, 2030
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