Athletics and Activities

High School Athletics

Eligible high school students compete in both the Pierce County League and South Puget Sound League. Our member schools are part of West Central District III and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). Our student-athletes have the ability to participate in as many as 21 different athletic offerings at the school level. 

Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma, Stadium and Wilson compete within the 3A classification in the Pierce County League.

Foss competes at the 2A level in the South Puget Sound League.

Students attending SAMI, SOTA, IDEA, Oakland or another high school equivalent program may be eligible to compete for their resident comprehensive high school> In order to register you must contact their resident high school to set up your registration account.

For incoming transfer students and eligibility please read our Frequently Asked Questions for some of the more common scenarios. 

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Register for High School Athletics
 

Middle School Athletics

Middle School students compete in the Tacoma Public Schools All-City League.  6th through 8th grade students at our nine comprehensive middle schools, Bryant Montessori and Wainwright Intermediate School have the opportunity to participate at the varsity, junior varsity and c-team levels, gaining invaluable experiences through competition. Students attending a Private, Charter or Home School are eligible to participate at their resident Tacoma Public School. 

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Register for Middle School Athletics 

Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade can participate in afterschool sports at their school site. The Elementary Afterschool Sports program is made possible through community partnerships with Metro Parks Tacoma, YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and The First Tee.

During the 2018-2019 school year soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, baseball and golf were offered. Registration occured prior to each season and scholarships were available.

*Opportunities for Free and Reduced registration rates are available for qualifying students who possess a Whole Child Access Pass. Click here for more information.

Registration can be completed two ways:

1. Online: REGISTER, sign and pay in one spot. 
2. Paper: Complete Registration Packet, sign all documents and turn in to your students corresponding partner office, or one of the Metro Parks Facility Centers below. Schools do not accept registration forms or payment.

Register for Elementary School Athletics

Learn more about our Unified Sports programs in Middle and High School. 
 

Unified Sports