California Interscholastic Federation
CIF Status Report to the Governor and the Legislature
Please click on the link below to read or download the PDF file draft report that has been prepared by the State CIF to inform and update the Governor and Legislature on the educational activites of the CIF. (11/2/09)
The State's Top 5 Football Teams are undefeated, while Archbishop Mitty Remains Perfect in Girls' Volleyball
See where your favorite football team and girls volleyball team ranks in this week's statewide rankings. (11/3/09)
Information for the 2009 State Championship Football Bowl Games is now available
The 2009 State Championship Football Bowl Games are Dec. 18-19 at Home Depot Center in Carson (10/30/09)
CIF Accepting Applications for Media Credentials
Applications for State Cross Country, Volleyball and Football are now available (10/30/09)
Information for the 2009 State Girls Golf Championship is now available
The 2009 State Girls Golf Championship is Nov. 19 at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach (10/20/09)
Information for the 2009 State Girls Volleyball Championships is now available
The 2009 State Girls Volleyball Championships are Dec. 5 at UC Irvine's Bren Events Center (10/14/09)
Information for the 2009 SoCal Girls Golf Championship is now available
The 2009 SoCal Girls Golf Championship is Nov.16 at the SCGA Golf Course in Murrieta (10/12/09)
CIF to Use Chip Timing at 2009 State Cross Country Championships
A Nike sponsorship makes Chip Timing possible for the first time in State Cross Country Championships history. (10/12/09)
Information for the 2009 State Cross Country Championships is now available
The 2009 State Cross Country Championships are Nov. 28 at Woodward Park in Fresno (10/9/09)
Information for the 2009 NorCal Girls Golf and NorCal Girls Tennis Championships is now available
The 2009 NorCal Girls Golf Championship is Nov. 9 at Almaden Country Club in San Jose, while the 2009 NorCal Girls Tennis Championships are Nov. 20-21 at Diamond Hills Sports Club in Oakley (10/2/09)
CIF Spirit of Sport Award
CIF Spirit of Sport Applications must be received by Monday, November 2nd for athletes participating in fall sports (posted 10/5/09)
Transfer Eligibility Review Shows Only .35% of 9th Graders Statewide Changed Schools in 2008-09
The 2008-09 transfer eligibility review and the CIF President's message are just some of the latest stories noted in the September 2009 edition of the CIF News (9/15/09)
CIF Launches Statewide "Play it Safer" Awareness Campaign For Student-Athletes
As high school student-athletes begin fall play statewide, the CIF is drawing attention to health risks associated with concussions, heat stroke and dehydration. As a result, the CIF is launching an ongoing "Play It Safer" campaign by distributing a "Ten Tips" card to help individuals easily identify potential life threatening injuries. (9-2-09)
CIF Schools, Fans and Parents can purchase discounted tickets to UFL games in California
The United Football League (UFL) is kicking off its inaugural season in 2009, and thru a joint-promotion, discounted tickets are now available for UFL games in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Visit the following link, and enter in the code: CIFUFL to purchase discounted tickets to United Football League games:
NATA Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines
Maintaining the health and safety of CIF student-athletes is a must heading into fall preseason practice. Hence, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Inc., and the CIF State Office encourages all athletic directors, coaches, trainers, athletes and parents to consult the preseason heat-acclimatization guidelines before starting preseason activities.
Click here for more details (July 29, 2009)
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 tflournoy@cifstate.org
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 count towards CIF certification. It is listed under core courses at the NFHS web site. Please note that the courses at the NFHS site with a specific sport name attached WILL NOT count for this certification. The above link will take you directly to the correct course.
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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.
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 determining 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 July 1, 2009)