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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.

Spring Competitions & Tournaments Canceled, But Spring Sports Opportunities Extended

Updated April 22, 2020 - 9:45 a.m.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control voted to cancel 2020 spring sports regular-season competitions and the Tournament Series while allowing individual, virtual spring sports coaching to continue until the final day of the 2020 season, which is the final day of the State Tournament for the respective sports.

WIAA & rSchoolToday Form Data Sharing Partnership

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and rSchoolToday announce they have entered into a corporate partnership agreement, making the award-winning company the preferred athletics management platform of the membership.

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.