We look forward to hosting you at a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union State Tournament. The following information is provided in order to make the experience more enjoyable for you and everyone at the event. In addition to general information that pertains to all events, you will also find site-specific information below.
FAN EXPECTATIONS
The WIAA supports social justice, racial equity, and sportsmanship. Derogatory cheers, slurs and hateful comments relating to identity (race, ethnicity, gender expression, disability, religion) are not permitted. Tournament managers and event personnel have the authority to remove individuals for inappropriate behavior or comments. If you witness any of the above behavior from those in attendance, you can report the incident to the WIAA via our Discrimination & Harassment Reporting Form.
Only school district-accepted cheers may be used at appropriate times. Cheers and chants are to be directed only toward your school’s team. Cheers or yells with degrading opponent implications and profanity will not be allowed.
Tournament sponsors, broadcast media coverage, official school banners and hand held signs that are positive and directed only toward the school’s team are permitted. Run through signs are not permitted.
These items are prohibited and will be confiscated. Band instruments are to be used only for playing music under the direction of the conductor and megaphones may only be used by cheerleaders.
If outside paraphernalia is brought into the facility, schools may be billed for any additional clean-up costs.
Face painting may be allowed depending upon local school district policies and the tournament site/facility.
Only a student-costumed mascot, designated and approved by the school, is permissible.
Standing for prolonged lengths of time may be permissible at WIAA-sponsored athletic events, depending upon the tournament site/facility.
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”), also known as drones, is prohibited for any purpose by any persons at WIAA tournament venues. Tournament management shall refuse admission or entry to anyone attempting to use a UAV; and if necessary, tournament management shall remove anyone attempting to use a UAV and/or confiscate the UAV until the event has been completed. For purposes of this policy, a UAV is any aircraft without a human pilot aboard the device.
TICKETS
The WIAA has transitioned to paperless ticketing with State Tournament tickets available for purchase digitally through GoFan, the WIAA’s ticketing partner. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance of the events, but will have the ability to purchase digital tickets onsite by accessing the GoFan digital ticketing site using their mobile devices. Limited paper tickets will be available at most sites day of the event. SERVICE FEES APPLY TO ALL TICKETS SOLD. The Tacoma Dome, Yakima Valley SunDome, and Spokane Arena manage their own tickets. Venue-imposed fees apply.
All spectators using WIAA-issued passes (paper or plastic) must enter through the Pass Gate. This includes teams/school personnel, event staff, media, corporate partners, and awards presenters. Anyone attempting to enter with a fraudulent event pass will be denied entry and may be subject to criminal trespass arrest. Anyone found with a fraudulent pass inside the facility will be removed and will be subject to criminal trespass arrest.
The school principal will appoint at least one school personnel member to supervise the school’s student body rooting section.
streaming
The NFHS Network will offer a LIVE stream of the majority of the WIAA’s State Tournament events. Unsanctioned live streaming of any WIAA event is PROHIBITED. Any such action is a direct violation of the WIAA/NFHS Network media rights and will not be allowed. This includes Facebook, YouTube and other similar streaming services.
event souvenirs
Rush Team Apparel, the WIAA’s official apparel partner, will offer online pre-ordering for WIAA State Tournaments. Pre-orders will be available for pick up at the Rush Team Apparel pre-order booth.
Additional items will be available onsite throughout the tournaments and select items will be available online after the events are complete.
Team and action photography will be available from Northwest Sports Photography, the WIAA’s Official Photography Partner.
Souvenir programs will be available for purchase with a credit/debit card throughout the tournaments
SITE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
FALL
VENUE DETAILS
Gateway Sports Complex
405 S Fair Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free. RV vehicles may be parked on the western edge of the parking lot. Please stay on the blacktop.
For information on Tournament RV parking, click here.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
VENUE DETAILS
Sun Willows Golf Course
2535 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the first race. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is available at the Red Lion Hotel and Columbia Basin College lots adjacent to Sun Willows Golf Course. Best available parking is located by taking Saraceno Way off of Argent Street on the north side of Columbia Basin College.
PARKING MAP – Parking is available in the areas with the green circles.
LODGING
Tri-Cities Visitors & Convention Bureau
Amber Maiden
509-735-8486 ext. 200
VENUE DETAILS
Yakima Valley SunDome
1301 S Fair Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first session each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. No outside food or drink may be brought into the facility. Pets are not permitted.
FAN SEATING
“Visitors” and “Home” signs will be posted above each section in the bleachers above each court. The team on the top of the bracket is “Visitor” and the team on the bottom of the bracket is “Home”. Teams will not switch benches between sets.
PARKING
SunDome Parking is $10.
For information on Tournament RV parking, click here.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
VENUE DETAILS
Sparks Stadium
601 7th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first match each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is free at Sparks Stadium.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Mount Tahoma Stadium
4634 S 74th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first match each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is free at Mount Tahoma Stadium
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Federal Way Memorial Stadium
1300 S 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first match each day of the tournament.
- Pets are not permitted.
- There is a Clear Bag Policy in effect for all events held at Federal Way Memorial Field limiting the size and types of bags allowed.
- Approved Bags: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that are 12”x6”x 12” or smaller. This includes one-gallon clear, resealable plastic storage bags.
- Not Approved: Any bags or storage containers that are not clear and/or are larger than 12”x6”x12”. Please note, this includes camera cases, binocular cases, seat cushions with a zipper or storage compartment, and multi-compartment diaper bags. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (a child must be present).
- All bags are subject to search.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is free at Federal Way Memorial Stadium – PARKING MAP
LODGING
Visit Federal Way or Visit Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
King County Aquatic Center
650 SW Campus Dr
Federal Way, WA 98023
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the competition each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
DECK ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the deck.
PARKING
Parking is free but limited at the venue. Carpooling is encouraged.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Husky Stadium – The University of Washington
3800 Montlake Blvd NE
Seattle, WA 98105
WINTER
VENUE DETAILS
Bowlero
100 Andover Park W
Tukwila, WA 98188
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the competition each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted. NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK ALLOWED. Concessions are available, as is the option to leave and re-enter (a lunch break will be provided).
FAN SEATING
Limited seating will be available.
LANE ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the lower lanes.
PARKING
Parking is free.
LODGING
Visit Renton
VENUE DETAILS
Battle Ground High School
300 W Main St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the competition each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free – PARKING MAP
LODGING
Visit Vancouver
VENUE DETAILS
Tacoma Dome
2727 E D St, Tacoma
WA 98421
ENTRY
Ticket Windows will open one hour prior to the first session each day of the tournament.
BAG RESTRICTIONS
All bags are subject to search upon entry. Prohibited items should be disposed of in trash containers or returned to one’s vehicle. The Tacoma Dome has a clear bag policy, CLICK HERE for more information. Bags, including handbags/purses, may not be larger than 12″x6″x12”. Backpacks are prohibited and all bags, regardless of size, are subject to search. All fans will be wanded.
PARKING
Parking lots E and K are for our guests with disabilities and are van accessible. These lots are sold on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles utilizing accessible parking lots must display appropriate placard, tabs, or license plates. All Tacoma Dome lots are wheelchair accessible. The parking fee for Tacoma Dome parking lots varies from $10-$30 per parking space depending on the event. Parking is limited and guests are encouraged to use public transportation and rideshare programs.
CLICK HERE for a map of the facility and parking lots. The public entrance is at the upper A or upper C concourses on the north and south sides of the Dome.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
King County Aquatic Center
650 SW Campus Dr
Federal Way, WA 98023
All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted. The King County Aquatic Center offers concession stands and restrooms and is conveniently close to several restaurants and shopping.
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the competition each day of the tournament.
DECK ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the deck.
PARKING
Parking is free but limited at the venue. Carpooling is encouraged.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Sammamish High School
100 140th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the start of the competition each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
FAN SEATING
Sammamish High School will have bleachers on one side of the venue for spectator viewing.
PARKING
Parking is free.
LODGING
Seattle Sports Commission
VENUE DETAILS
Tacoma Dome
2727 E D St, Tacoma
WA 98421
ENTRY
Ticket Windows will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament.
BAG RESTRICTIONS
All bags are subject to search upon entry. Prohibited items should be disposed of in trash containers or returned to one’s vehicle. The Tacoma Dome has a clear bag policy, CLICK HERE for more information. Bags, including handbags/purses, may not be larger than 12″x6″x12”. Backpacks are prohibited and all bags, regardless of size, are subject to search. All fans will be wanded.
PARKING
Parking lots E and K are for our guests with disabilities and are van accessible. These lots are sold on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles utilizing accessible parking lots must display appropriate placard, tabs, or license plates. All Tacoma Dome lots are wheelchair accessible. The parking fee for Tacoma Dome parking lots varies from $10-$30 per parking space depending on the event. Parking is limited and guests are encouraged to use public transportation and rideshare programs.
CLICK HERE for a map of the facility and parking lots. The public entrance is at the upper A or upper C concourses on the north and south sides of the Dome.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Yakima Valley SunDome
1301 S Fair Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. No outside food or drink may be brought into the facility. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
SunDome Parking is $10.
For information on Tournament RV parking, click here.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
VENUE DETAILS
Spokane Arena
720 W Mallon Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. No outside food or drink may be brought into the facility. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is $15.00 for standard cars per space per day. The public may enter at any opened entrance except the reserved parking area at the lower back of the Arena which is the designated participant pass gate. CLICK HERE for directions, and a map of the facility and adjacent parking lots.
LODGING
Visit Spokane
VENUE DETAILS
Yakima Valley SunDome
1301 S Fair Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first session each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. No outside food or drink may be brought into the facility. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
SunDome Parking is $10.
For information on Tournament RV parking, click here.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
SPRING
VENUE DETAILS
Mount Tahoma High School
4634 S 74th St
Tacoma, WA 98409
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first race each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
COMPETITION AREA ACCESS
Only participants, coaches and event staff will be allowed in the competition areas.
PARKING
- Thursday/Friday – All teams, team vans, team buses, etc., will be required to park in the grass parking lot off of Verde St.
- Because school is in session, the front parking lots off of 74th St. will be for event officials, disabled parking, Mount Tahoma staff and students.
- Parking off of 74th St. will be available after 2:30pm on Friday.
BUS/TEAM PARKING
Buses and team vans will be allowed to park in the grass parking lot on Verde Street. This is the street on the visitor’s side (eastside) of the stadium. Vehicles will be allowed to load/unload in the parking lot located on the east side of the stadium before proceeding to the grass parking lot on Verde Street. No school parking is allowed on the North, West or South end of the stadium.
SPECTATOR PARKING
All spectators are allowed to park in the parking lots surrounding the school and the grass parking lot off of Verde Street (this is the street on the visitor’s side [eastside] of the stadium). Please look for event parking signage. The WIAA is not responsible for vandalism or break-in to automobiles. Please leave no items of value in your car, i.e. wallets, purses, cameras, radios, etc.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School
611 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first race each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
COMPETITION AREA ACCESS
Only participants, coaches and event staff will be allowed in the competition areas.
BUS/TEAM PARKING
Buses and team vans will be allowed to drop off athletes and implements at the south parking lot of Eisenhower HS but must park at the designated parking lot at S 44th Ave and W Nob Hill Blvd. This is located south of Zaepfel Stadium and behind Apple Valley Dental.
SPECTATOR PARKING
Free parking is available in the lot located at S 44th Ave and W Nob Hill Blvd. which is south of Zaepfel Stadium and behind Apple Valley Dental. (see map). Note that school is in session at all Yakima School District schools to include Eisenhower HS, Wilson MS, and Whitney ES on Thursday, so some congestion may occur. Permits will be required in all other lots as posted that day. Other lots on campus will be available for the public on Friday and Saturday, and after 5 p.m. on Thursday. Parking in unauthorized areas, such as service drives, fire lanes, safety zones, along yellow curbs or yellow zones, within 16 feet of a building and in designated “no parking” areas are safety issues and will be enforced, with violators subject to fines or towing.
RV PARKING
Because of limited parking, no day use or overnight RV parking will be permitted in campus lots.
DISABILITY PARKING
Disability parking is first come/first served at identified locations in the north parking lot at Zaepfel Stadium/Holder Track. Security personnel will be located at this lot to ensure that only people with appropriate signage are allowed to park in these spaces. If additional information is needed regarding parking or special parking accommodations are required, please contact Yakima School District Facilities at 509-573-7020.
VENUE DETAILS
Gesa Stadium
6200 Burden Blvd
Pasco, WA 99301
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is available in the Gesa Stadium parking lot.
CONCESSIONS
- Full concessions will be offered but cash will not be accepted.
- Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment services such as Apple or Google Pay are all accepted.
- Outside food or drinks except for unopened sealed bottles of water are not allowed.
PETS
- Gesa Stadium does not allow pets into its facility, but does allow service animals.
- Only dogs who have received specialized training to perform a specific task or tasks for an individual with a disability are considered service animals.
- Anyone attempting to bring in a service animal will be asked 1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
- Service animals must be under the control of the handler at all times.
LODGING
Visit Tri-Cities
VENUE DETAILS
Joe Martin Stadium
1221 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Teams, spectators and school personnel will park in the parking lot east of the stadium.
CONCESSIONS
- Full concessions will be offered.
- No spectator outside food/beverage is allowed in the venue.
- Coaches and players are allowed to bring in drink and snacks in their team bag.
PETS
- Joe Martin Stadium does not allow pets into its facility, but does allow service animals.
- Only dogs who have received specialized training to perform a specific task or tasks for an individual with a disability are considered service animals.
- Anyone attempting to bring in a service animal will be asked 1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
- Service animals must be under the control of the handler at all times.
LODGING
Visit Bellingham
VENUE DETAILS
Johnson-O’Brien Stadium at Ephrata High School
333 4th Ave NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Fans and additional school personnel may park in any of the parking lots surrounding the stadium and enter at the main entrance.
CONCESSIONS
Full concessions will be available.
PETS
- Johnson-O’Brien Stadium does not allow pets into its facility, but does allow service animals.
- Only dogs who have received specialized training to perform a specific task or tasks for an individual with a disability are considered service animals.
- Anyone attempting to bring in a service animal will be asked 1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
- Service animals must be under the control of the handler at all times.
VENUE DETAILS
Sparks Stadium
601 7th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first match each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is free at Sparks Stadium.
LODGING
Travel Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Federal Way Memorial Stadium
1300 S 308th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first match each day of the tournament.
- Pets are not permitted.
- There is a Clear Bag Policy in effect for all events held at Federal Way Memorial Field limiting the size and types of bags allowed.
- Approved Bags: Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that are 12”x6”x 12” or smaller. This includes one-gallon clear, resealable plastic storage bags.
- Not Approved: Any bags or storage containers that are not clear and/or are larger than 12”x6”x12”. Please note, this includes camera cases, binocular cases, seat cushions with a zipper or storage compartment, and multi-compartment diaper bags. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (a child must be present).
- All bags are subject to search.
FIELD ACCESS
Only participants and event staff will be allowed on the field.
PARKING
Parking is free at Federal Way Memorial Stadium – PARKING MAP
LODGING
Visit Federal Way or Visit Tacoma
VENUE DETAILS
Columbia Playfields
1005 Swift Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352.
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free.
LODGING
Visit Tri-Cities
VENUE DETAILS
Regional Athletic Complex
8345 Steilacoom Rd. SE
Olympia, WA 98513
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free.
LODGING
Visit Olympia
VENUE DETAILS
Carlon Park
300 E.Goodlander Rd.
Selah, WA
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
VENUE DETAILS
Gateway Sports Complex
405 S Fair Ave
Yakima, WA 98901
ENTRY
The Ticket Window will open one hour prior to the first game each day of the tournament. All bags are subject to search. Pets are not permitted.
PARKING
Parking is free. RV vehicles may be parked on the western edge of the parking lot. Please stay on the blacktop.
LODGING
Visit Yakima
Admission is free to the State Tennis Championships.
4A:
The Pacific Clinic
1350 N Grant St
Kennewick, WA 99336
AND
Kamiakin High School
600 N Arthur St
Kennewick, WA 99336
LODGING: Visit Tri-Cities
3A:
Vancouver Tennis Center
5300 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
LODGING: Visit Vancouver
- The Vancouver Tennis Center will have food and beverage trucks on site for the tournament offering breakfast, lunch, snacks, specialty coffee and tea drinks from 7am- 3pm
- Parking will be available in the facility’s two lots as well as on Campus Drive behind the building.
- An overflow parking attendant will assist with overflow parking on May 24.
- Fort Vancouver HS (adjacent to VTC) is providing use of their West parking lot.
2A:
Nordstrom Tennis Center at The University of Washington
3833 Walla Walla Rd
Seattle, WA 98105
LODGING: Visit Seattle
1B/2B/1A
Yakima Tennis Club
516 N 35th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
LODGING: Visit Yakima
- No RV Parking on 35th Ave. in Yakima.
