California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section.

 The CIF principle of “Pursuing Victory with Honor” provides the potential to have a significant impact on the athletic community’s actions.

About CIFSS

Athletic competition is an important aspect of high school life.

CIF is in a unique position to help students develop their morals and values. The CIF principle of “Pursuing Victory with Honor” provides the potential to have a significant impact on the athletic community’s actions. CIF promotes sportsmanship, honesty, and high academic standards in order to increase the integrity of children and adults across the state. These values promote the highest principles of character: honesty, respect, accountability, justice, compassion, and good citizenship.

The CIF-SS was founded on March 29, 1913, at the first High School Run Track Championships on the YMCA field. A year later, on March 28, 1914, the State CIF was established.

CIFSS History

Learn More about the history of the CIF Southern Section.

Officers for the 2022-2023 School Year

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  • James Perry

    President of the Council
    District Athletic Director, Huntington Beach USD

  • Dr. Paula Hart Rodas

    President-Elect of the Council
    Director Secondary Educational Services, Monrovia USD

  • Michael West

    Immediate Past President of the Council
    Principal, Martin Luther King HS

  • Dr. Monica Colunga

    Past President of the Council
    Principal, Irvine HS

  • Chris Calderwood

    Treasurer
    District Athletic Director, Palm Springs USD
    Term Expires: 2023 (1)

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