News and Events
April 2025
DIAA Board of Directors Approves Division Alignment for 2025–2027 School Years
Dover, DE – April 16, 2025 –The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors approved the Division I and Division II school classifications for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic years at their meeting held on April 10, 2025.
In accordance with DIAA regulations, schools with a Delaware Department of Education (DOE) certified enrollment count for grades 9–12 equal to or greater than the smallest school in either the Blue Hen Conference Flight A or the Henlopen North Conference are classified as Division I. For the upcoming alignment cycle, that enrollment threshold is 1,104 students. This figure[…]
Player Equipment Changes Highlight 2025 High School Football Rules Revisions
The Football Rules Committee is composed of one member from each NFHS member state association that uses NFHS playing rules, along with representatives from the NFHS Coaches Association and NFHS Officials Association.
One of the equipment changes next year will permit some additional electronic[…]
March 2025
Coach Responsibility for Bench Decorum Reinforced in High School Soccer Rules Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 5, 2025) — Beginning next school year, soccer head coaches may be warned, cautioned or ejected for misconduct committed by bench personnel in the team area. The increased responsibility of head coaches for team conduct highlights the 2025-26 high school soccer rules changes.
In all, six rules changes were recommended by the NFHS Soccer Rules Committee at its February 10-12 meeting in Indianapolis. All rules changes were reviewed and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
Rule 12-4-4 was amended to support positive bench decorum and reinforce the head coach’s[…]
DIAA Crowns 2025 Boys, Girls, and Unified Basketball State Champions
DOVER, DE – March 9, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly congratulates the champions of the 2025 DIAA Basketball State Championships. After an exciting tournament season, three teams emerged victorious, showcasing their talent, determination, and sportsmanship on the court.
2025 DIAA Unified Basketball State Champions – Indian River High School
In an electrifying final, #4 Indian River High School secured the DIAA Unified Basketball State Championship with a thrilling 35-34 victory over #2 Caesar Rodney[…]
DIAA Basketball Championship Ticketing Information
DOVER, DE – March 6, 2025 – The excitement is building for the DIAA Basketball Championships, and there are still a few tickets left for the Boys Semifinals. Don’t miss your chance to witness the action live.
Boys Semifinals – Friday, March 7
Location: Bob Carpenter Center, University of Delaware
#2 St. Elizabeth vs. #6 Sanford – 6:00 PM
#1 Dover vs. #4[…]
DIAA Unified Basketball Championship Matchup Set
DOVER, DE – March 3, 2025 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Unified Basketball Championship matchup is officially set following the semifinal round on Monday, March 3.
No. 4 Indian River defeated top-seeded Dover 38-24 to secure their place in the championship game. On the other side of the bracket, No. 2 Caesar Rodney claimed a 37-18 victory over No. 6 Appoquinimink to advance.
The DIAA Unified Basketball Championship will feature No. 2 Caesar Rodney taking on No. 4 Indian River for the title on Sunday, March 9, at 5:00 p.m. at the University[…]