General - Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association

Board Conducts First Meeting of 2022-23; Elects Officers

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Karl Morrin, district administrator in the Florence School District, presided over the first meeting of the 2022-23 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control on Aug. 12.

Fox Cities Embroidery Becomes Licensed Online Store Partner

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and Fox Cities Embroidery have entered into an agreement making the Hortonville-based company the platform for the association’s official online store.

Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee Eyeing Elements of Colorado Model

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee held its 12th meeting at the organization’s headquarters on Aug. 3.

Kage Retires, Britz Hired as Administrative Assistant

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Julie Kage, administrative coordinator for the executive director at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association for the past 34 years, retired July 31, and Kristin Britz begins her position as administrative assistant for Executive Director Stephanie Hauser on Aug. 9.

WIAA to Conduct Administrative Assistant Position Search

The WIAA is seeking qualified candidates for the position of administrative assistant, who embrace the purpose & vision of the WIAA, desire to serve our diverse membership and move education-based athletics forward.

Officials Flash Sale - ON NOW!

The WIAA is currently running a “No Late Fees” FLASH SALE window for any spring sports official who registers between February 15 - March 1 at 11:59 p.m. The cost to register is $35 plus $15 for each sport, which covers the cost of sending rules books. The $30 late fee normally charged to individuals renewing their registration outside of the annual re-licensing window from May 1-31, will be waived between the dates listed. New officials are not charged a late fee and can register at any time.

Conference Realignment Task Force Conducts Review of Remanded Plans

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Conference Realignment Task Force Committee reviewed and voted Tuesday to not support the seven 11-player football-only plans that were remanded back to the committee by the Board of Control at its March 5 meeting.

Basketball Division Placements & Assignments Revised

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association revised the 2021 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Series divisional placements and assignments.

Challenges of Downtime from Sports

by Matthew Myrvik, PhD, CMPC Clinical Sport Psychologist Medical College of Wisconsin

Whether it is fourth-and-goal or down by five points with one minute left in the game, sports is filled with challenging situations. As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread, the lives of youth athletes will be met with many more challenges.