The WIAA membership has established a procedure to address competitive balance in the WIAA tournament series. The Classification Committee has been created to lead this process. The 18 members, consisting of school administrators and athletic directors are appointed by WIAA staff and approved by the Board of Control. They serve a three-year term, and tenure may not encompass more than two full three-year terms. The Classification Committee will elect Co-Chairs to serve for two years, staggered terms, in that leadership role. This committee will meet six times per year to review applications and to make decisions regarding those applications. The committee’s decision regarding applications is final. In addition, the committee will revise and make recommendations to the classification process which will be advanced to the Board of Control for approval.
A classification committee, comprised of members serving three-year terms, will hear appeals made by schools and will consider the following factors when placing programs in a higher or lower division upon a school's appeal:
- Prior year out-of-building student percentage on rosters or historical movement of student-athletes
- Socioeconomics of the school's population
- Demographics of the school's population
- Competitive history and balance
- Geography
- School's enrollment trend
- Student participation rate in WIAA-sponsored activities
- Admission policies of the school concerning student enrollment
Meeting Dates
- December 7, 2026
- April 12, 2027
- July 7, 2027
Who to Contact
Committee Resources
2026-27 Classification Committee Members
Co-Chairs: Aaron Moen &
Andie Alexander, Athletic Director at Stoughton - Term expires: 2026-27
Corey Berghammer, Superintendent at Prairie Farm - Term expires: 2028-29
Jason Knott, Superintendent at Pittsville - Term expires: 2027-28
Jason Lulloff, Athletic Director at Holmen - Term expires: 2026-27
Curt Miller, Athletic Director at Marathon - Term expires: 2028-29
Aaron Moen, Athletic Director at Hudson - Term expires: 2026-27
Paul Pedersen, President at Regis - Term expires: 2027-28
Kyle Polzin, Athletic Director at Delavan-Darien - Term expires: 2027-28
Dan Quesnell, Principal at Divine Savior Holy Angels - Term expires: 2026-27
Randy Refsland, Superintendent at Argyle - Term expires: 2028-29
Nicole Schmidt, Athletic Director at Mishicot - Term expires: 2027-28
Cordell Smith, Athletic Director at Franklin - Term expires: 2026-27
Charlie Urness, Superintendent at Jefferson - Term expires: 2028-29
Nathan Wesener, Superintendent at Hilbert - Term expires: 2028-29
IMPORTANT DATES
- October 1 - Fall Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal opens
- December 1 - Fall Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal closes
- February 1 - Winter Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal opens
- April 1 - Winter Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal closes
- May 1 - Spring Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal opens
- July 1 - Spring Sports Competitive Balance Classification Application to Request Up/Down and/or Appeal closes
Request/Appeal Form FAQs
Q. When is the Tournament Classification Request to Move Up or Down a Division Form Used?
A. You would use the change request form when your team(s) have not been competitive in the WIAA tournament series for a significant period of time. This request, if approved, would place your team in a division lower than your enrollment. This form would need to be completed annually if you wish to keep playing down a division.
Q. When is the Tournament Classification Appeal Form Used?
A. You would use the appeal form when your team(s) have indeed met the 6 point tournament performance factor threshold, but you would like to compete at the division where your enrollment places you instead of playing at the promoted division. This form would need to be completed each time you wish to appeal the 6 point promotion.