Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

Game Exclusions

A reminder that in the statewide tournament qualification and seeding all games count (including exclusion games). There is no longer need for a game exclusion form.

See July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2027 MIAA Handbook language below:

MIAA Rule 34.1.3 Game Exclusion Notice: Member Schools may exceed the maximum number of seasonal competitions by two and exceed the weekly limit by one, when scheduling contests with the approved exclusion schools. Excluded schools are only allowed to play the maximum number of seasonal competitions and may compete against each other. All game exclusion contests will count in tournament qualification and ranking/seeding system.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Greater Boston League (GBL) schools were removed from the ‘Approved Exclusion’ list at the end of the 2023-24 school year, per their request. The schools include Everett, Malden, Medford, Revere and Somerville.

Approved Exclusionary Schools

The following schools were approved to extend their Exclusionary School status through the 2026-27 school year. All schools will need to reapply in the spring of 2026.

  • Barnstable HS
  • Boston College HS (Boston)
  • Bridgwater-Raynham Regional HS
  • Brockton HS
  • Catholic Memorial HS (W. Roxbury)
  • Dartmouth HS
  • Durfee HS (Fall River)
  • Fontbonne Academy (Milton)
  • Malden Catholic HS (boys and girls)
  • Martha’s Vineyard Regional HS
  • Nantucket HS
  • Nauset Regional HS (No. Eastham)
  • New Bedford HS
  • Notre Dame Academy (Hingham)
  • Saint John’s HS (Shrewsbury)
  • Saint John’s Prep HS (Danvers)
  • Ursuline Academy (Dedham)
  • Xaverian Brothers HS (Westwood)