The Hawaii Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association today approved proposals to reduce state tournament participation in most sports.

The recommendations will go to the Hawaii High School Athletic Association executive board on Tuesday for final approval.

This morning at Ala Moana Hotel, the HIADA general assembly voted to reduce state tournament participation by 20 percent in golf, swimming, wrestling, track and field, cross country, tennis, judo, bowling, paddling and air riflery.

A proposal to limit team state tournaments to 33 percent of the total statewide participation was also approved, likely shrinking Division II baseball, softball and soccer state tournament fields from 12 teams each to eight.

Division I baseball, basketball and volleyball state tournaments likely would remain at 12 teams under the formula.

The Oahu Interscholastic Association, citing effects from the Department of Education's mandated 50 percent budget cut for athletic supplies, equipment and transportation, submitted most of the proposals related to reduced state tournament participation.