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Digital Athletic Tickets

Sports fans can buy tickets for Seattle Public Schools high school athletic games online!

Welcome to the 2024-2025 season at Garfield High School

Bulldogs, I know this will be a tremendous school year full of exciting new beginnings. My name is Tiffany Lynn Bigham, (Ms. Tiffany, she/her/hers), Garfield’s Athletic Director and Activities Coordinator. Throughout the season you will receive communication via Final Forms for all things Garfield Athletics. I look forward to connecting with you all, and excited to announce our new coaching staff. As we know, athletics can play a vital role in creating positive experiences for young people, and our top-tier coaching staff helps continue the rich legacy of the Garfield Bulldogs.

Reflecting on the events of last school year, my first as AD, I want to take a moment to thank this community. The heart and dedication of our coaches and families are truly unmatched. I’m so glad to be a Bulldog and I want to warmly welcome our teams (back) to the doghouse! Without your collective effort, we would not have the successful programs we enjoy today.

Bulldog Families: We look forward to your continued support and volunteerism this season.
Returning Coaches: Thank you for all you do to help support our young people.

~ Tiffany Bighham; Athletic Director and Activities Coordinator

Garfield High School is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and the 3A Metro League. Garfield Athletics subscribes to the WIAA, Metro League, and Seattle School District academic and eligibility rules. Go Bulldogs!!

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Athletic Registration

We are using FinalForms for online athletic registration. If you previously had an account, you can log in and all your info will still be there!

If you have not created an account, please follow the instructions below. A parent/guardian must create their FinalForms account first, before the student is able to create their account.

Parents/guardians, go to the FinalForms website
Type your name, date of birth, and email and then click register
Check your email for a FinalForms email, and click confirm your account in the email text.
- You will receive an email within 2 minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. Remember to check your spam folder. If you still do not see the FinalForms email, please email support@finalforms.com.
Create your new FinalForms password and click confirm account.
Click register student for your first child. Add your student and their email.

If you require any support during the process, please visit the FinalForms Support page.

Physicals are valid for 24 consecutive months

The History document (Page 1) should be completed and remain with your provider
The Exam document (Page 2) should be completed and remain with your provider
The Medical Eligibility document (Page 3) should be the only item submitted to your school

Physical Participation Form

Student-athletes must have health insurance to play a sport. If not covered by a parent/guardian’s insurance plan, insurance can be purchased through SPS.

SPS Student Insurance Enrollment

Seasons 2024-25

Start dates for each season in the 2024-25 school year. Contact your school to confirm when practices begin for your team.

High School

Fall
Football – August 21
Fall Sports – August 26

Winter
Bowling – November 4
Gymnastics – November 11
Winter Sports – November 13

Spring
March 3

K-8 and Middle School

Fall
September 10

Winter
December 10

Spring
March 18-20

Digital Tickets for High School Games

SPS home games (matches played at SPS high schools) can be purchased online via SPS HomeTown Ticketing Box Office.

This includes all regular season games for football and basketball. It also includes post-season games for volleyball, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, baseball, soccer, softball (slowpitch and fastpitch), and track/field. Learn more about SPS Digital Athletic tickets.

Please note: tickets are posted under the HOST school (For example, West Seattle High School hosting Garfield High School would appear under West Seattle.)

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