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Heat Awareness During Activity

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion is preventable if the proper precautions are taken. Have water available at all times and to allow the athlete and officials to drink water whenever he/she needs it.

Student Assembly During the School Year

The school year starts with a change in the rule pertaining to the assembly of students during the school year. WIAA member schools passed an amendment to the nonschool participation during the school year that reads: "Subsequently, students may voluntarily assemble at any time without school and/or school coach involvement." Coach contact has not changed.

Sports Participation at All-Time High Nationally

Boosted by continued growth in several girls sports, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-12, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).