The following is a press release from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association:

During its January meeting, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Executive Board voted to remain in the Tacoma Dome for the Gridiron Classic finals.

The agreement with the Tacoma Dome will ensure that the State Football Finals will be played in the State’s largest Dome facility.  During its previous Board Meeting, the Executive Board voted to move its westside semifinal contests from the Tacoma Dome to regional sites, similar to the existing format for the eastside semifinals. The agreement with the Tacoma Dome is valid through the fall of 2018.

“The Tacoma Dome is synonymous with State Football and the Board felt it was important to continue that legacy and tradition,” WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese said.

The Board also voted to keep State Baseball in Pasco, Wash., at Gesa Stadium.  The site will remain the first option whenever Safeco Field is not available.

The State Basketball Tournament Committee (school board members, superintendents, principals, athletic directors, coaches and WIAA Executive Board and staff members) presented to the WIAA Executive Board their findings from surveying state superintendents and school leaders.  The committee’s survey asked school administrators about additional revenue options to support the return of the 16-team basketball tournament.  The Board agreed to continue the conversation and created a sub-committee to develop discussion points which will be placed on the March Board agenda.

The classification numbers were also approved and finalized and will be posted on its website on Tuesday.

A full list of the Board action will be posted on the WIAA website along with the minutes when they are finalized.  For any additional information, please contact the WIAA office.