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Task Force Conducts Conference Realignment Reviews & Appeals

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Conference Realignment Task Force Committee reviewed plans on Jan. 6 that were initially advanced for further consideration and to conduct appeals of realignment requests that were denied last month.

Gralla Retires from Executive Office Position; Mortimer Promoted to Assistant Director

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced the retirement of Joan Gralla, a long-time member of the executive office staff, and the promotion of Kassie Mortimer (formerly McGettigan) to assistant director, effective on Dec. 22, 2020.

Board Addresses Quarantine Period & Reviews Sports Season Calendar

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control, at its special meeting today, reviewed and reaffirmed the winter sports guidance recommendation requiring a 14-day quarantine period before student-athletes return to participation following close contact with anyone tested positive for COVID-19.

Fall Tournament Sportsmanship Award Winners Selected

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2020 fall State Tournaments.

Realignment Task Force Conducts 2022-23 Football-Only Conference Review

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Conference Realignment Task Force reviewed 17 football-only requests in the first meeting of the membership’s 2022-23 realignment review process Tuesday.

Football-Only Conference Realignment Request Period Closes

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The application process for member schools requesting football-only conference realignment for the 2022-23 season closed on Nov. 15. There are 17 requests for conference football-only realignment, involving 23 conferences.

WIAA Seeks Applicants for Executive Director Position

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control seeks qualified candidates that embrace the purpose of the WIAA membership for the position of Executive Director following the retirement of Dave Anderson on July 30, 2021.

Dave Anderson to Retire from Executive Director Position

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Board of Control accepted the retirement of Executive Director Dave Anderson, effective on July 30, 2021, in closed session of its December meeting today.

Board Approves Three Pandemic-Related Accommodations

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and approved three pandemic-related accommodations, effective immediately, at its December meeting today.

Brookfield East Wins 2nd Straight Div. 1 Girls Swim & Dive Title, Wanezek & Tiltmann Win Four Golds

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Brookfield East won its second straight team championship, and Abby Wanezek and Reilly Tiltmann each won four events to highlight the 2020 Division 1 State Girls Swimming & Diving Championships at the Waukesha South High School Natatorium Saturday.