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Thirty-Two Receive Prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Sixteen senior girls and 16 senior boys have been selected as finalists to receive the prestigious 2020 WIAA Statewide Scholar Athlete Award underwritten by Marshfield Children’s Hospital.

2020-21 Basketball Rule Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Beginning next year, high school basketball rules will further clarify when a contest is to be forfeited, including if a qualified individual is not present to coach. A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock as well as a proposal to allow a shot clock by state adoption were not approved.

2020-21 Gymnastics Rule Changes

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Changes introduced for the 2020-21 high school girls gymnastics season again explore composition thanks to efforts to streamline the category for efficient evaluation.

Board Approves Extension of Physical Exam Period, 2021 State Boys Golf Dates

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control approved an extension of the alternate year physical examination period required for interscholastic participation and discussed options to modify operational revenues and expenses at its May meeting today.

Karyn Bye Dietz to be Enshrined into National Hall of Fame

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Karyn Bye Dietz will be one of 12 individuals inducted into the 2020 National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame during the induction ceremony that has been postponed to the NFHS Summer Meeting in Orlando, Fla., in 2021.

Study to Determine Affects of School Closures on Student-Athletes

STEVENS POINT, Wis. –The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has endorsed a University of Wisconsin research study to determine how school closures have affected the physical health and well-being of high school students.

NFHS Network Offers Free Download of Favorite Event

For a limited time, you can claim a FREE digital download of any available game from the NFHS Network archives! Own your favorite WIAA State Tournament memory available in the NFHS Network library -- just follow the instructions listed on the NFHS Network site. Claim your FREE Full-Game Download 👉https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/landing/event/free-download

Executive Staff Responds to Expanded Contact Days Questions

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted to cancel 2020 spring sports regular-season competitions and the Tournament Series and extended unrestricted summertime coaching contact for spring sports at its April meeting Tuesday. Included a list of questions the Executive Staff has received with responses. Updated Monday, June 4, 2020 - 8:45 a.m.

Official's Licensing Opens May 1 for the 2020-21 School Year

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – If you have a love for high school sports and have been wondering how you can get "Back in the Game" why not try officiating. Officials are needed in all sports throughout the state of Wisconsin.

NFHS Halts Printing of Baseball, Softball, Track Rules Publications; 2020 Rules to be Used in 2021 Season

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Due to the cancellation of spring sports at high schools across the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations will not be publishing new rules (both print and digital) for 2021 in the WIAA-sponsored sports of baseball, softball, and track & field.