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Bulletin Issue #4, 2025-26

Mel Dow Inducted into Wisconsin Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Mel Dow, associate director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, was one of nine individuals inducted into the Wisconsin chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 17, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Fourteen Student-Athletes to Join 2026-27 WIAA Leadership Team

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has selected 14 high school student-athletes entering their junior year to serve a two-year term on the Student-Athlete Leadership Team, which expands to 30 members in 2026-27.

Board Approves Realignment Fast Tracks & Budget Increases

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved four conference realignment fast-track recommendations and spring cooperative teams at its May meeting today.

Officials Registration Open for 2026–27 School Year; New Licensing Platform Introduced

WIAA Extends Agreement for State Track & Field Meet in La Crosse

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Explore La Crosse to host the State Track & Field Championships in La Crosse through 2034.

Membership Conducts 130th Annual Meeting; Passes Two Amendments

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The member schools of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association passed two amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules of Eligibility and conducted other membership business at the 130th Annual Meeting at the Sentry Theater today.

Board Approves Remanded Conference Realignment Plans at April Meeting

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted to approve a Conference Realignment Task Force recommendation for a previously remanded non-football plan for three leagues in the Milwaukee area at its April meeting today.

WIAA Salutes 2026 State Scholar-Athlete Award Recipients

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has selected the 32 student-athletes to receive the prestigious, statewide 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award, presented by the We Energies Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.

Classification Committee Reviews Competitive Balance Criteria

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Competitive Balance Committee met on April 8 at the executive office to review the Performance Factor process and criteria.