California Interscholastic Federation
NFHS/CIF Participation Survey
The CIF requests the assistance and cooperation of Athletic Directors and Principals in completely filling out and returning the NFHS Participation Survey. Every year this information is requested by the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools). Due to the large number of schools in California, the CIF has been requesting this information only every two years. Please submit your survey by May 18, 2009. If you have any questions, or you are in need of assistance please email: sanctions@cifstate.org.
Participation Survey Online Edition (Will return to this page when completed)
Participation Survey Worksheet (Use for fax or mail submissions if needed)
LIST OF SURVEYS NOT RECEIVED (Updated July 1, 2009 @ 4:30am
CIF Rules Interpretation Meetings
The dates and locations for official's association representatives to attend this years CIF Rules Interpretation Meetings are now set. The football rules interpretation meetings will be held in Sacramento on July 25th, Los Alamitos on July 26th, and San Jose on August 1st. CIF Rules Interpretation Meeings for volleyball will be in Sacramento and Santa Clara on July 25th, and also in Irvine July 26th. Please review the links below for more information.
2008-09 CIF Academic State Champions
Congratulations to the 28 teams competing in 17 sports that were named team academic champions for 2008-09.
State CIF Staffing Changes
In conjunction with the upcoming office move to Sacramento, the State CIF has made several personnel changes.
CIF State Track & Field Championships
The 2009 CIF State Track & Field Championships Presented by Farmers will be contested Friday-Saturday, June 5-6, 2009, at Veterans Memorial Stadium, on the campus of Buchanan High School in Clovis.
Consult the handbook for specifics about the event.
State Track & Field Handbook (revised 5/15/09)
Clovis HS to Host Practice Site on Thursday, June 4
June 5 Prelim Heats (revised 8am 6/2/09)
Live Results from RecordTiming.com
For any corrections regarding names/grades/schools please contact halharkness@yahoo.com
CIF SoCal Regional Boys Volleyball Championships
The 2009 CIF Southern California Regional Boys Volleyball Championships Presented by Farmers will be contested Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
Consult the handbook for specifics about the event.
SoCal Boys Volleyball Handbook (revised 5/8/09)
Brackets (revised 1:35 am 6/7/09)
CIF State Golf Championships
The 2009 NCGA/CIF Northern California Golf Championships Presented by Farmers will be contested Monday, May 18, 2009, at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico. On Wednesday, June 3, 2009, the 2009 CIF/SCGA Southern California Golf Championships Presented by Farmers will be contested at the SCGA Golf Course in Murrieta. Consult the handbooks for specifics about the event.
NorCal Boys Golf Regional Regional
Individual Results / Team Results / State Qualifiers
SoCal Boys Golf Regional
Handbook (revised 5/6/09) / Pairings / Results
Due to inclement weather on June 3rd, the CIF SoCal Golf Regional will be postponed until Thursday, June 4th at 9:00am (registration at 8:00am), and will remain at the SCGA Golf Course in Murrieta.
State Boys Golf
Handbook / Pairings / Individual Results / Team Results
2009 CIF/FARMERS Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Congratulations to Candace Wu (Valencia HS, Placentia) and Malcolm McGregor (Francis Parker School, San Diego) for being selected the 2009 CIF/Farmers Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners.
2009 CIF/FARMERS Scholar-Athlete of the Year Winners
Swine Flu Epidemic Information
STATEMENT FROM CIF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARIE M. ISHIDA (4/29/09)
The CIF is monitoring the swine flu epidemic closely. We are in regular communication with the Governor's Office, California Department of Education and Center for Disease Control in order to have the most up-to-date information possible. Even though the Governor has declared an emergency, no travel or curtailing of activities have been announced in California.
As of now, CIF-member schools are to follow the approved Declared Emergency Policy (see below). Specific information regarding league and section play should be addressed to your local high school and/or section offices.
Any new information will be posted on this site as soon as it becomes available.
Check this site regularly as updates regarding Swine Flu and its imact on California high school athletics will be posted here.
Notice from the California Department of Education (4/29/09)
How Athletes Help Fund Your School District
Please review the link below for more information.
High School Fundraiser Opportunity
CIF-member schools have the opportunity to raise much-needed funds by simply agreeing to license their school names, logos and mascots.
The CIF has entered into a three-year "pilot" program with Learning Resource Group (LRG). LRG will do all of the work by entering into an agreement with large "box" stores such as Walmart that sell merchandise using your school names, logos and mascots. They will collect any royalties from the sale of your school merchandise and that will be passed on to your school on a quarterly basis.
See the information linked below and if you have any questions, please contact Todd Flournoy, CIF Director of Marketing at tfournoy@cifstate.org
CIF NorCal Boys Team Tennis Championships
The 2009 CIF-USTA NorCal Boys Team Tennis Championships Presented by Farmers will be contested Friday-Saturday, May 22-23, 2009, at Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa in Oakley.
Consult the handbook for specifics about the event.
2008-09 CIF Spirit of Sport Award
Congratulations to Sarah Feddersen (Marysville HS) and Cameron Rehm (Ayala HS, Chino Hills) for being selected the Spring 2008 Spirit of Sport Award winners.
Spring 2009 Spirit of Sport Award Winners
CIF Coaching Education Program
All Coaches, paid or unpaid, must be certified in Coaches Education by December 31, 2008. Coaches can now become certified online for $52 or in a classroom setting by one of California's Instructors. Click the links below for more information.
Failure to Comply with Education Code and CIF Rules and Regulations
- CIF/NFHS "Fundamentals of Coaching" Online Course ($52 PER COACH)
- "Fundamentals of Coaching" is a general coaching course that will cout towards CIF certification. It is the first course listed at the NFHS website. Please note that the courses at the NFHS site with a specific sport name attached will not count for this certification.
The CIF Coaching Education Program is supported by 24 Hour Fitness
CIF Coaching Education Certification Verification
Click on the appropriate link below to verify that your coaches have completed a CIF-approved coaching education program, including the CIF rules exam. As a reminder, all coaches must be complete a course and be certified no later than December 31, 2008.
CIF/NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (online course)
CIF/ASEP Coaching Principles (classroom course)
After selecting the proper link for the type of course taken, type the coach's last name and California in the box for state and the search engine will provide the updated listing. Only those coaches who have successfully completed the class and passed the exams will be listed.
2008-09 CIF Model Coach Award Winners
Congratulations to the 13 coaches who have been selected as 2008-09 Model Coach Award recipients. This award recognizes coaches who have served as positive role models in their schools and communities, and who have exhibited the traits apparent inthe 16 principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor.
The Case for High School Activities ...
At a cost of only one to three percent (or less in many cases) of an overall school's budget, high school activity programs are one of the best bargains around. It is in these vital programs where young people learn lifelong lessons as important as those taught in the classroom.
School administrators are encouraged to look at the following link on the importance and benefit of participation high school activities.
CIF Handbooks For Transfer Eligibility Bylaws
Statewide bylaws are now in effect regarding high school student-athlete transfer eligibility. The following handbooks are provided as guidelines to assist in understanding the transfer eligibility standards and the process that CIF-member schools and administrators follow in determing transfer eligibility.
These handbooks should not be considered as a legal reference and are merely guidelines to better understanding of CIF Transfer Eligibility.
- Administrative Guidelines for CIF-Member Schools - (includes 510 Form)
(revised July 1, 2009) - Parent Handbook I - Understanding the Transfer Eligibility Procedure
(revised July 1, 2009) - Parent Handbook II - Understanding the Transfer Eligibility Appeal Process
(revised July 1, 2009) - Student Brochure - Your High School Eligibility (revised October 23, 2007)
CIF State Basketball Championships
Good Sportsmanship...
Whether you're a participant or in the stands watching, it's about taking pride in your performance and following the rules. Les Schwab Tire Centers is proud to be the title sponsor of the Northern California Interscholastic Federation Section Championships and official partner of the CIF State Basketball Championships. It's a way to show support for our communities and our young people. We hope you will show your support by attending some of your local school's activities.
