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Important Rule Reminders Following School Closure Announcement

Here are a number of reminders for athletic directors and coaches as the DHS COVID-19 Executive Order has been extended through May 26, 2020. All WIAA rules remain in effect. These include code of conduct enforcement, in-season vs. out-of-season instruction and school year vs. summer contact opportunities – at this time.

WIAA to Review Options to Determine Fate of Spring Sports

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control will discuss the membership’s options for the remainder of the spring sports seasons and for summertime regulations at its scheduled meeting on April 21 via video conferencing.

Szepieniec of DeForest Receives WIAA Spirit of Sport Award...Watch Presentation

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Adam Szepieniec of DeForest High School has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Spirit of Sport Award and Wisconsin’s nominee for the National Federation of State High School Associations’ award.

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.

Swimming/Diving Rules Changes Clarify Proper Finish, Timing Procedures

UW-Madison Event Cancellations Impact WIAA Spring Tournaments

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced it is extending the cancellation of campus events through June 30, 2020, which eliminates the possibility of conducting the WIAA spring State Tournaments scheduled at campus venues this spring.

WIAA Winter Team Tournament Sportsmanship Awards Selected

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance, has chosen the recipients of the team sportsmanship awards for the 2020 winter State Tournaments.

Governor Issues Stay at Home Order; Competitions & Practices Suspended

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers issued a Stay at Home order today, effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and extending to Friday, April 24, 2020.

NFHS Offering Free Online Courses for Officials

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Current high school sports officials, as well as individuals interested in joining the officiating ranks, will be able to access online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center for FREE through July 1, 2020.

Board Cancels Annual Meeting; Postpones Decision on Spring Sports Seasons

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting and to delay making a determination on the continuation or cancellation of the spring sports seasons and tournaments at a special meeting today.