Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union

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Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
AbbreviationIGHSAU
Legal statusAssociation
PurposeAthletic/Educational
Headquarters5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, United States
Region served
Iowa
Membership
369 high schools [1]
Official language
English
Executive Director
Erin Gerlich [2] [3]
Affiliations National Federation of State High School Associations (affiliate)
Staff
16
Website ighsau.org
Remarks(515) 288-9741

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) is the governing body for girls' junior and senior high school sports in the U.S. state of Iowa. The association promotes and regulates interscholastic sports among its member schools. Though its counterpart for boys sports in Iowa, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, is a full-time member of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the IGHSAU is only an affiliate member. It is headquartered at 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150,West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.

Contents

Sports currently overseen by the IGHSAU are basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track and field, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. [4]

Sports previously overseen by the IGHSAU were gymnastics, synchronized swimming, and indoor track and field.

Administrative staff

Representation of the IGHSAU consists of an eight-person Board of Directors. Six positions are elected to the IGHSAU Board while two appointees representing the Iowa Association of School Boards and the Iowa Department of Education also serve. The Board of Directors approve policy changes proposed by the IGHSAU administrative staff.

The IGHSAU Representative Council meets twice a year.

Board of Directors

IGHSAU Representative Council

Southeast District

  • Davis Eidahl - Solon (2024)
  • Marty Jimmerson - West Branch (2024
  • Chad Wahls - New London (2024)

Northeast District

  • Dan Fox - East Buchanan (2024)
  • Tim Dugger - MFL MarMac (2024)
  • Janelle Brouwer - Marion (2025)

Southwest District

  • Chris Fenster - Southwest Valley (2023)
  • Devin Embray - Glenwood (2024)
  • Trevor Miller - Exira-EHK & IKM-Manning (2025)

Northwest District

  • Ken Slater - Hinton (2023)
  • Brent Jorth - Central Lyon (2024)
  • Tara Paul - Estherville Lincoln Central (2025)

IGHSAU Sport Advisory Committees

Each IGHSAU sport has an advisory committee made up of coaches, an official and an athletic director. These committees meet once a year to review their respective sports and develop recommendations for the IGHSAU administrative team to take to the IGHSAU Board of Directors.

Basketball

  • Chad Ryan, Chair - Des Moines, North
  • Danielle Franklin - Waukee
  • Matt Lindeman - Grundy Center
  • Derek Sonderland - Tri-Center
  • Jaime Brandt - Iowa City, Liberty
  • Janel Burgess - Montezuma
  • Gillian Letsche - MMCRU
  • Kylee Boettscher - Panorama
  • Ben Applegate, Official - Earlham

Joint Bowling

  • Jared Birt, Chair - Central DeWitt
  • Christie Hughes - Newton
  • Brandon Steen - Waterloo, West
  • Corinne Johnson - Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln
  • Ryan Moore - Keokuk
  • Ashley Bys - Marion
  • Mick Hackbarth, Official - Waterloo

Joint Cross Country

  • Matt Fouch, Chair - Pella
  • Jake Byma - Unity Christian, Orange City
  • Tom Trygstad - Valley, West Des Moines
  • Emy Williams - Solon
  • Sandy Sabelka - Denver
  • Cristy Nimrod - Decorah
  • Lacey Stephens - Stanton
  • Fran Long, Official - Fort Dodge

Golf

  • Alex Hanna - Edgewood-Colesburg
  • Cody Harskamp - Unity Christian, Orange City
  • Julie Kadlec - Xavier Catholic, Cedar Rapids
  • Matt Kovacevich - Centerville
  • Kelli Moore - Valley, West Des Moines
  • Lucas Johnson - Marshalltown
  • Melissa Hochstetler - Panorama
  • Chad Pitts, Official - Iowa Golf Association

Soccer

  • Rod Wiebers, Chair - ADM
  • Heather Currens - Gilbert
  • Ann Larew - Regina Catholic, Iowa City
  • Sara Nessa - MOC-Floyd Valley
  • Stephanie Jorgensen - Carroll
  • Allison Sanyi - Bettendorf
  • Sarah Curry, Official - Glenwood

Softball

  • Tonya Moe, Chair - Linn-Mar
  • Amber Doyle - Roland-Story
  • Heather Fortune - Wayne
  • Tia Stiles - Southeast Polk
  • Erica White - Boone
  • Nikki Gahring - Xavier Catholic, Cedar Rapids
  • Katie Burman - Clarksville
  • Tom Burger, Official - West Branch

Swimming & Diving

  • Eric Boyle, Chair - Waukee
  • Ashley Beaumont - Fort Dodge
  • Deidre Freeman-Huff - Grinnell
  • Molly Hagerty - Sioux City Metro
  • Darin Robertson - Johnston
  • Andrea Kelley, Official - Cedar Rapids

Tennis

  • Adam Riley, Chair - Decorah
  • Cindy Rasche - Clinton
  • Mitzi Hetherton - Johnston
  • Brian Daoust - Shenandoah
  • Heidi Grunwald - Fairfield
  • Dave Will - Columbus Catholic, Waterloo
  • Shawn Petersen, Official - Atlantic

Joint Track & Field

  • Jeff Bissen, Chair - Glenwood
  • Kylie Sandstorm - MFL MarMac
  • Rachel Larsen - Griswold
  • Erica Douglas - Ames
  • Scot Lamm - Mount Pleasant
  • Greg Williams - Monticello
  • Brad Travis - Spirit Lake
  • Kenny Wheeler - Pleasant Valley
  • Mark Tigges, Official - Waukee

Volleyball

  • Tyler Lown, Chair - Epworth, Western Dubuque
  • Meg Jackson - Dallas Center-Grimes
  • Julie Oldenkamp - Sioux Center
  • Amy McClintock - Sidney
  • Amber Hall - Pleasant Valley
  • Ruben Galvan - West Liberty
  • Joel Allman - Pleasantville
  • Monica Brandhorst - Ridge View
  • Sarah Thein, Official - Ventura

IGHSAU Student Athlete Advisory Committee

The IGHSAU Student Athlete Advisory Committee is composed of female student-athletes from each of the state's four districts (NE, SE, NW, SW) along with three at-large representatives. Eleven girls were selected to two-year terms to meet about issues related to girls high school activities in Iowa. Committee members act as a voice for Iowa's female student-athletes and serve as a sounding board for the IGHSAU's Representative Council and the Board of Directors.

2023-2024 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

  • Kierra Jungers - Newell-Fonda
  • Payton Libolt - Center Point-Urbana
  • Claire Pellett - Atlantic
  • Abigail Schmidt - West Bend-Mallard
  • Tatum Shepherd - Ridge View
  • Brynn Storhoff - Decorah
  • Augusta Warren - Davis County
  • Breckyn Schilling - North Mahaska
  • Carly Rich - Williamsburg
  • Faith Kacmarynski - Pella Christian
  • Isabella Hogan - Nodaway Valley
  • Lyndey Maehl - Fort Dodge
  • Maia Tecklenburg - Johnston
  • Greta Dillinger - North Polk

IGHSAU Executive Directors

Term spanName
1947–1954R.H. (Rod) Chisholm
1954–2002Dr. E. Wayne Cooley
2002–2008Troy Dannen
2008–2016Mike Dick
2016–2024Jean Berger
2024-presentErin Gerlich

Other staff

Basketball

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 1920 until 1984, there was one tournament for teams with 6 players.

From 1985-1993, there was a tournament for 5-player teams and one for 6-player teams.

From 1994-2012, there were 4 classes, all with 5 players

From 2013–present, there are 5 classes, all with 5 players

Year1A2A3A4A5A
2013Central LyonWestern Christian, HullAssumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsSoutheast Polk
2014Notre Dame Catholic, BurlingtonWestern Christian, HullMOC–Floyd ValleyHarlanDowling Catholic, West Des Moines
2015Newell-FondaUnity Christian, Orange CityNevadaHarlanWaukee
2016SpringvilleUnity Christian, Orange CityPocahontas AreaMason CityAnkeny, Centennial
2017SpringvilleWestern Christian, HullPocahontas AreaNorth ScottValley, West Des Moines
2018SpringvilleCascade, Western DubuqueCrestwoodMarionIowa City, West
2019Newell-FondaTreynorCenter Point-UrbanaNorth ScottValley, West Des Moines
2020Newell-FondaNorth LinnBishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux CityNorth ScottJohnston
2021Newell-FondaDike-New HartfordUnity Christian, Orange CityBallardWaukee
2022Bishop Garrigan Catholic, AlgonaDike-New HartfordEstherville Lincoln CentralXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsJohnston
2023Bishop Garrigan Catholic, AlgonaDike-New HartfordSioux CenterDallas Center-GrimesPleasant Valley
2024North LinnDike-New HartfordSolonClear Creek AmanaJohnston

Bowling

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 2007-2014, 2 Classes

From 2015–present, 3 classes:

Year1A2A3A
2015CamancheKeokukJohnston
2016CamancheWaterloo, EastJohnston
2017Louisa-MuscatineOttumwaJohnston
2018Louisa-MuscatineOttumwaPrairie, Cedar Rapids
2019Louisa-MuscatineFort DodgeWaukee
2020Louisa-MuscatineWaterloo, EastOttumwa
2021Louisa-MuscatineLe MarsOttumwa
2022Louisa-MuscatineLewis CentralDavenport, Central
2023MaquoketaLewis CentralDubuque, Senior
2024CamancheKeokukOttumwa

Cross Country

Classification guidelines

State Champions [6]

From 1966–1977, one class:

From 1978–1980, two classes:

From 1981–2002, three classes:

From 2003–current, four classes:

Golf

The standard team scoring format for golf tournaments, per NFHS guidelines, is to add up the scores of 6 players with each player playing 2 rounds of 18 holes. Teams are then ranked according to lowest score. [7] [8]

Classification guidelines [9]

*Plus golf schools that play in 4A conferences that wish to play in the fall. In 2006–2007 there were 52 schools in class 4A

State Champions [10]

Soccer

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 1998–2001, one class:

From 2002–2010, 2 classes:

From 2011–present, 3 classes:

Year1A2A3A
2011Assumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsAnkeny
2012Assumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, Kennedy
2013Assumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsAnkeny
2014Assumption Catholic, DavenportNorth ScottCedar Rapids, Kennedy
2015Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux CityAnkenyIowa City, West
2016Assumption Catholic, DavenportLewis CentralAnkeny, Centennial
2017Assumption Catholic, DavenportLewis CentralAmes
2018Assumption Catholic, DavenportLewis CentralAnkeny, Centennial
2019Assumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsAnkeny
2020No season due to COVID-19
2021Assumption Catholic, DavenportWaverly-Shell RockValley, West Des Moines
2022Des Monies ChristianDallas Center-GrimesAnkeny, Centennial
2023Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux CityDallas Center-GrimesJohnston

Softball

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 1957–1987, one class, summer and fall seasons:

From 1988–1993, one class:

From 1994–2003, 3 classes:

From 2004–2011, 4 classes:

From 2012–present, 5 classes:

Year1A2A3A4A5A
2012Martensdale-St MarysTreynorBallardIndianolaAnkeny
2013Akron-WestfieldDurantBondurant-FarrarDallas Center-GrimesDowling Catholic, West Des Moines
2014Akron-WestfieldEarlhamClarkeDallas Center-GrimesJohnston
2015AGWSRRegina Catholic, Iowa CitySolonDallas Center-GrimesWaukee
2016KeeVan MeterBenton CommunityOskaloosaJohnston
2017KeeRegina Catholic, Iowa CityAssumption Catholic, DavenportWintersetPleasant Valley
2018Collins-MaxwellLouisa-MuscatineAssumption Catholic, DavenportDes Moines, HooverPleasant Valley
2019Collins-MaxwellNorth LinnAssumption Catholic, DavenportCarlisleValley, West Des Moines
2020ClarksvilleOgdenAlbiaWintersetCedar Rapids, Kennedy
2021Newell-FondaNorth LinnAssumption Catholic, DavenportEpworth, Western DubuqueFort Dodge
2022Twin CedarsRegina Catholic, Iowa CityMount VernonWintersetWaukee, Northwest
2023North LinnRegina Catholic, Iowa CityWilliamsburgWintersetAnkeny, Centennial

Swimming & Diving

Classification guidelines

One class of swimming and diving.

State Champions

Tennis

Classification guidelines

State Champions

Track and Field

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 1962 to 1976: one class

From 1977 to 2003: 3 classes

From 2004 to current: 4 classes

Track All-Time & State Champions List [13]
2004North Linn & Tri-Center (tie)TiptonAtlantic & Mount Pleasant (tie)Iowa City, City High
2005North LinnTiptonMount PleasantValley, West Des Moines
2006North TamaTiptonMount PleasantIowa City, West
2007North TamaTiptonBenton CommunityIowa City, West
2008North TamaNorth PolkBenton CommunityIowa City, West
2009North TamaLogan-MagnoliaMount Vernon-LisbonIowa City, West
2010Central LyonGilbert & Solon (tie)Mount Vernon-LisbonIowa City, West
2011GriswoldLogan-MagnoliaWahlert Catholic, DubuqueIowa City, City High
2012GriswoldCascade, Western DubuqueWahlert Catholic, DubuqueWaukee
2013GriswoldWestern Christian, HullAssumption Catholic, DavenportWaukee
2014North LinnCascade, Western DubuqueAssumption Catholic, DavenportUrbandale
2015HudsonClayton RidgeAssumption Catholic, DavenportPleasant Valley
2016West HancockCascade, Western DubuqueAssumption Catholic, DavenportWaukee
2017SigourneyCascade, Western DubuqueAssumption Catholic, DavenportWaukee
2018DanvilleMid-PrairiePellaWaukee
2019Alburnett & Kee (tie)Mid-PrairieGlenwoodWaukee
2020No season due to COVID-19
2021MadridMid-PrairieWahlert Catholic, DubuqueWaukee
2022Nashua-PlainfieldMid-PrairieSolonWaukee, Northwest
2023Calamus-WheatlandVan MeterSolonWaukee, Northwest
2024Saint AnsgarVan MeterADMPleasant Valley

Para Class

Track All-Time & State Champions List
2022Dubuque, Hempstead [14]
2023Dubuque, Hempstead [15]
2024Dubuque, Hempstead & Iowa City, West (tie) [16]

Volleyball

Classification guidelines

State Champions

From 1970–1973, one class, winter season play only:

From 1973–1980, one class:

From 1981–1993, 2 classes:

From 1994–2002, 3 classes:

From 2003–2011, 4 classes:

From 2012–present, 5 classes

Year1A2A3A4A5A
2012TripoliDike-New HartfordMOC-Floyd ValleyCharles CityBettendorf
2013JanesvilleDike-New HartfordMOC-Floyd ValleyHarlanBettendorf
2014Holy Trinity Catholic, Fort MadisonDike-New HartfordSolonHarlanAnkeny, Centennial
2015JanesvilleWestern Christian, HullNevadaWest DelawareAnkeny, Centennial
2016JanesvilleWestern Christian, HullDike-New HartfordWahlert Catholic, DubuqueAnkeny, Centennial
2017JanesvilleDike-New HartfordColumbus Catholic, WaterlooWahlert Catholic, Dubuque [17] Cedar Falls
2018JanesvilleWestern Christian, HullKuemper Catholic, CarrollWahlert Catholic, DubuqueAnkeny, Centennial
2019SidneyWestern Christian, HullMount VernonSergeant Bluff-LutonCedar Falls
2020Notre Dame Catholic, BurlingtonDike-New HartfordOsageXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsAnkeny
2021Notre Dame Catholic, BurlingtonDike-New HartfordWest DelawareEpworth, Western DubuquePleasant Valley
2022Ankeny ChristianWestern Christian, HullAssumption Catholic, DavenportXavier Catholic, Cedar RapidsIowa City, Liberty
2023Ankeny ChristianDike-New HartfordWestern Christian, HullNorth ScottWaukee, Northwest

Wrestling

Wrestling has been an IGHSAU sponsored sport since 2022. State championships are awarded to a single team and individuals at the individual state tournament. There is currently no team dual state championship.

On 23 May 2024, it was announced that due to the explosion of participation in the sport, wrestling would move to two classes for the 2024-2025 season. The largest 64 schools would compete in class 2A, and the remaining schools in 1A. [18]

Weight Classifications

State Champions

From 2022–2024, one class

Defunct sports

Three sports were previously overseen by the IGHSAU. These three sports were: gymnastics, synchronized swimming, and indoor track and field.

Gymnastics

Classification guidelines

Gymnastics was an IGHSAU sponsored sport from 1968–1988.

State Champions

From 1968–1988, one class:

Synchronized Swimming

Classification guidelines

Synchronized Swimming was an IGHSAU sponsored sport from 1970–1981.

State Champions

From 1970–1981, one class:

Indoor Track & Field

Classification guidelines

Indoor Track & Field was an IGHSAU sponsored sport from 1965–1997.

State Champions

From 1965–1997, one class:

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