WIAA BULLETIN

Vol. 83 Official Publication of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association ______Charter Member National Issue Federation of Number 9 State HS Stevens Point, WI • March 30, 2007 Associations Benitz to be Inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame Annual Lewis Benitz, who has directed the Moines (Iowa) North High School in the early 1960s who is wrestling program at Wisconsin Rapids currently the track and field coach at Texas Southern Uni- Meeting Lincoln since 1967, is among the four versity in Houston; Jim Johnson, the most prolific scorer in coaches in the 2007 class to be inducted high school ice hockey from Cranbrook High School in Set for into the National High School Hall of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and Charlie Wedemeyer, consid- Fame. ered one of the greatest athletes in Hawaii history after ex- April 25 Benitz is the winningest wrestling celling in football, baseball and basketball at Punahou High coach in Wisconsin history and ranks School in Honolulu in the 1960s. The 2007 Annual Meeting of fifth nationally with 692 victories (91 Lewis Benitz The three other coaches to be honored are Rick Insell, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Ath- percent winning percentage) following who won 10 state girls basketball titles at Shelbyville Cen- letic Association will be held at the the 2006-07 season. Benitz won his fifth consecutive state tral High School in 28 years and now is the women's basket- Stoney Creek Inn located in wrestling championship this year, increasing his overall ball coach at Middle Tennessee State University; John Wausau on Wednesday, April 25. number to 17 state titles. He becomes just the second coach Bagonzi, who won seven state baseball championships and School district administrators, from Wisconsin to be inducted. Wil Brockmeyer, a long-time five state basketball titles at Woodsville (New Hampshire) principals, or others designated football coach, was enshrined in 1984. High School; and Joan Wells, who won 15 state champi- by the local board of education or Benitz is among the 12 individuals who will be inducted in onships as volleyball coach at Lawrence (Kansas) High governing body will be allowed to the National Federation of State High School Associations School. vote on amendments (see pgs. Hall of Fame Wednesday, July 4 at the Desert Springs Mar- Two contest officials were selected for this year's class: 11-13). riott Hotel in Palm Desert, Calif. This year’s class includes Jane Hansen, field hockey and lacrosse official from New The Annual Meeting and the five former athletes, four coaches, three officials and one Jersey, and Sam Short, a veteran football and basketball of- Open Forum which follows provide journalist. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be the ficial from Alabama. Also joining the 2007 class is Tim an opportunity for all authorized closing event of the 88th NFHS Annual Summer Meeting. Stevens, a long-time high school sportswriter for the personnel to participate. Inas- Former high school athletes selected for the 2007 class Raleigh News and Observer in North Carolina. much as proxy votes are not al- are Jim Plunkett, a three-sportstar at James Lick High The 12 individuals were chosen after a two-level selection lowed, school districts with two or School in San Jose, California, in the 1960s prior to leading process involving a screening committee composed of active more high schools must have a the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders to two Super Bowl victo- high school state association administrators, coaches and representative from each school ries; Terry Steinbach, the top high school baseball player in officials, and a final selection committee composed of in order to have as many votes as Minnesota in 1980 who enjoyed a highly successful 14-year coaches, former athletes, state association officials, media there are schools in their districts. professional career with the Oakland A's and Minnesota representatives and educational leaders. Nominations were The Stoney Creek’s phone Twins; Clyde Duncan, a track and field standout at Des made through NFHS member associations. ✢ number is 715-355-6858. Hous- ing is also available at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites and their Annual Meeting Agenda In This Issue number is 715-355-1111 or 888- 8:00-9:00 a.m. - Registration - Lobby by the Northwoods Annual Meeting Amendments . . . . Pages 11-13 272-2792. Conference Center Boys Golf Home Courses...... Pages 4-5 Preregistration for the WIAA Coffee - Next to the Fireplace Eligibility Questions & Answers . . . . Pages 8-10 Annual Meeting is a must; there- 9:00 a.m. - Annual Meeting - Northwoods Conference Center Games Wanted ...... Pages 6-7 fore, please email those who will A. Opening Remarks - President Scott Lindgren B. 2006-07 Highlights be attending from your school by Golf Interpretations ...... Page 2 C. Minutes of 2006 Annual Meeting Junior High/Middle Level Friday, April 13 to Julie Kage at D. Treasurer’s Report - Kevin Knudson Directory Changes ...... Page 15 [email protected]. E. Election Report Registration materials, includ- F. Vote on Amendments Keep These Dates In Mind ...... Page 16 ing the membership voting cards, G. Old Business Senior High Directory Changes...... Page 15 treasurer’s report and a copy of a. Transfer Rule Softball Information ...... Page 14 b. Performance Enhancing Substances the proposed amendments will be Tennis Interpretations ...... Page 7 & 13 c. More Games available in the lobby by the d. Divisional Placements Test Dates ...... Page 16 Northwoods Conference Center. e. Co-op Teams Track & Field Information ...... Page 14 Coffee will be served at 8:00 a.m. H. New Business WADA Insights ...... Page 15 a. Membership Requirements with the meeting getting under- Website < http://www.wiaawi.org > I. Director’s Report way at 9:00 a.m. in the North- email J. Adjournment < [email protected] > General Use woods Conference Center. ✢ Open Forum - Northwoods Conference Center < [email protected] > Officials Department Page 2 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

■ Golf Interpretations

Tom Shafranski QUESTION: I would like to take my girl some other non-athletic based perform- above can easily develop. This is especially the WIAA tournament series. So long as the golfers to a clinic that is being held during the ance such as an essay competition... true when one 8th grader is allowed to application is sent to the WIAA office on school year, but outside of the WIAA girls golf Selection through either of these (sorts) “practice” with a high school program time and this regulation is met, school golf season. Can I drive them to this clinic? of processes would not be based on athletic while other 8th grade students are not pro- teams with less than five players are al- INTERPRETATION: No, WIAA Rules at a performance and thus, acceptable. vided this privilege. The effect of allowing lowed to compete in the WIAA tournament Glance are the best place to find language Also, it is OK for Mark to have greens an eighth grader to even “practice” with a series. that addresses this matter. Under I. it indi- fees and other expenses paid for by others- school team has a tendency to lead to a QUESTION: I have a question for you regard- cates that “Coaches may not have coaching he is a professional who is no longer re- dramatic impact on school sponsored pro- ing boy’s high school golf. My question is, our contact with any athletes they will be sponsible to WIAA/NFHS regulations. The grams. coach is interested in enrolling the team in the coaching the following school season dur- high school students involved will risk their In considering the allowance of 8th Taylor Made purchase program, to purchase ing restricted times (except their own chil- remaining eligibility should they receive graders to “practice” on high school teams, clothing, bags….ect..ect….at reduced rates. My dren). free/special prices because of perform- the WIAA encourages school districts to question is this, I know, being a former varsity Interpretations regarding the trans- ance, ability, and potential as an athlete. discuss this matter carefully with their golf coach myself that there used to be issues portation of students have always indicated Again, if a random draw and/or some other coaching staffs, school administration and with these purchasing programs in regard to am- this to be coaching contact that is not al- non-athletic based performance competi- school board in hopes of developing a pol- ateur status…ect..ect…so I guess my question is lowed unless it is a coaches child. tion is used, then the student-athletes will icy that will work for that school district. this, are we okay to proceed with this purchase QUESTION: Can I go and watch a video on not have to risk their eligibility. QUESTION: Please explain the process we go program, or will this affect our athletes eligibility the boy’s golf rules? I didn’t make it to Milwau- QUESTION: Hypothetically speaking, is it pos- through to list two golf courses as our home and amateur status? kee because of the weather last week. sible for a middle schooler (6-8th grade student) course. INTERPRETATION: The fundamental INTERPRETATION: Yes, it is found on the to practice with our frosh team? INTERPRETATION: Each WIAA golf issue regarding the use of any purchase WIAA School Center on our WIAA website INTERPRETATION: At the 2004 Annual school program is now allowed to desig- program is that student-athletes, golfers in < wiaawi.org >. You will need to obtain a Meeting, the WIAA membership strongly nate up to three course(s) at their “home this case, cannot receive discounts when User Name and Password from your ath- approved of a By-Law change separating course(s)” for each golf season. These they purchase apparel and/or equipment letic director. Many times AD’s will only competition between 8th graders and 9th course(s) should be approved by the school because they are members of a team. Arti- provide this User Name and Password to graders in WIAA school programs. This administration, within approximately 25 cle IV-Amateur Status, Section 1-Loss of El- the head coach or will not provide it to any WIAA By-Law change began with a request miles of the school and be courses that will igibility, A., in the WIAA Senior High School coaches so you need to check with your from the WIAA Middle Level/Jr. High be used for practice and competition. Handbook indicates . . . he/she shall be- athletic director as to how this is handled School Council and was fully supported at This regulation began last year as the come ineligible for all further participation at your school. all WIAA committee levels. Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association in the school’s interscholastic program if Once on the WIAA School Center, go to As we went through the first year of this asked to have more than one course due to he/she: 1) Accepts reimbursement, in any Boys Golf in the Spring Season column and waiver, we found there were concerns per- requests they were receiving from courses form (a) salary, (b) cash, (c) merchandise click on Sport Meeting Presentation. A taining to red-shirting, recruitment, use of within their communities. of any kind or amount or (d) share of game video presentation of WIAA rules and reg- non-school programs for team selection, QUESTION: Our country club did some re- or season proceeds, for achievement in ath- ulations will be provided. selection of players for high school pro- modeling of the course and they will not have a letics. After viewing the presentation, you need grams as early as seventh grade and other putting green. The golf rules state that you can’t If schools feel it is in their best interest to complete the Sport Meeting form found concerning situations that were not appro- play on any part of the course before meets. I to purchase attire or equipment through a right below the video in the WIAA School priate for school programs. Please do not was wondering if we can use a hole (#10 for 9 purchase program, they may do so. Center. take this to in any way indicate that your hole competitions) or 2 (#4 and #16 for the JV Coaches and/or athletic directors are al- QUESTION: Is the Golf Rules Powerpoint school was involved in these situations, it Invite) as practice greens on the day of compe- lowed to purchase these items as school presentation still up-to-date if used with the cur- is simply that there were numerous school titions this season only? representatives utilizing school funds and rent Rules Interpretations/Q&A section? If so I football, basketball, baseball, softball, ten- INTERPRETATION: You are correct, then provide them to their golf teams. would like to use some of the format and infor- nis and volleyball programs involved. Many USGA Rule 7-1 b. indicates before a round Typically we similarly address shoe dis- mation for my team. of these programs contacted our office well or play-off on any day of a stroke-play com- counts issues and inform that they must be INTERPRETATION: Yes, the video and in advance of the school season. This raised petition, a competitor must not practice on available to any/every student interested Powerpoint presentation found on the numerous questions about allowing this the competition course or test the surface in having the benefit of a reduced price on WIAA School Center is up-to-date with cur- waiver to be used. of any putting green on the course by shoes. “A benefit may not be based on per- rent rule interpretations. You are welcome Even in our smallest member schools we rolling a ball or roughening or scraping the formance/achieve ment/potential - as an to use them for presentations to your golf have found that numerous school programs surface. athlete.“ Any student who wishes to “go team. are actually “discouraging” student partic- However, USGA Rule 33-2 c., also reads- out” for a program should have access to a QUESTION: Are school golf teams allowed to ipation rather than “encouraging” more Where there is no practice ground available discount. These purchase programs are have a practice at the regional site this year students to participate in programs like outside the area of the competition course, similar to shoe purchases where as long as without having it count towards one of their basketball and volleyball where large num- the Committee should establish the area on the offer to purchase is made to the entire meet maximums? bers are not needed to field a team that is which players may practice on any day of a student body and/or all students have the INTERPRETATION: No, the request by two-deep at all positions. This is contrary competition, it is practicable to do so. On opportunity to go out for the golf team, it is the WIAA Golf Coaches Advisory Committee to what we see in other sports. In addition, any day of a stroke play competition, the OK for golfers to purchase merchandise to allow a practice by each school team at a if a school program cannot gather enough Committee should not normally permit from them. regional site has been denied. The numer- student-athletes from a particular class to practice on or to a putting green or from a If the purchase program allows only ous opportunities that student-athletes form a team, then, perhaps, that program hazard of the competition course. school golf teams or only the “varsity have to go this course on their own, with a should not be offered. Your head coach will want to address golfers” to purchase equipment, attire, parent, relative or friends, with their coach Regarding practice situations, whenever this matter with coaches and/or a selected supplies, etc., at a discounted rate then (so long as it is counted as one meet), the an 8th grader is allowed to practice with a committee for each home meet. If there are there is a problem. potential loss of school time and competi- high school program, a message, whether some practice greens, a driving range or If the AD/coach wishes to use the school tive opportunities in scheduled meets dur- perceived or real is being received by par- other golf facilities near by, they are the golf budget, donated funds, funds from a ing the regular season have been cited as ents of students with interest in that pro- best options if no other practice areas are booster club, etc., to purchase merchandise rational for not allowing this practice ses- gram. Almost always, these perceptions available at this course. through a purchasing program (and the sion. and/or messages lead to parental concerns QUESTION: We have one girl’s golf player program will allow you to do so) that is OK QUESTION: PGA Professional Mark Wilson, that often turn into allegations of recruit- whose parent would like her to be able to partic- to do as well. would like to play golf this summer with the top ment, special treatment, nepotism or ipate in the state golf tournament series. I told QUESTION: Two local golf teaching instruc- 4 players from my invitational. I know that the undue influence of some sort. him that yes an individual could participate, was tors are offering a clinic for coaches and ath- golf course will give Mark the tee time for gratis. With these thoughts in mind, the WIAA I correct in saying that? Also, I remember an letes. They have indicated that the athletes and Is that ok? membership decided to suspend waivers email that said if you are new to a fall sport, you the coaches can get a special price. I assume INTERPRETATION: There are a couple allowing 8th graders to compete on 9th must let the WIAA know that you will be partic- special price isn’t allowable for athletes unless things regarding your question that I am grade programs last year. It seems that ipating in that sport by Feb. 1, so I’m assuming they provide/open this price to all interested at- hopeful can be worked out. Bottom line is there are plenty of other alternatives such whether we have one individual player or a team tendees. that you could accomplish much of your as recruiting 9th graders from your school for girls golf 2007, we need to let your office INTERPRETATION: So long as ‘every kid broad plan within the rules and without who may have played in years past or al- know? Do I need any special form, or signature in school can go out for your golf peril by making a few adjustments. lowing 10th or 11th graders who may not from some one on my end for that to happen? team...and so long as every kid who goes Keep in mind, a student-athlete may not be quite as skilled and getting much play- INTERPRETATION: First of all, the dead- out for golf can get this discount – in a receive opportunity or benefit which is not ing time on a JV program to play on the 9th line for new girl’s golf programs to apply manner of speaking/interpreting – the available to all other students and/or be- grade team. for tournament participation is February 1. ‘benefit’ IS available to any/every kid in cause of performance, ability, and potential Due to the concerns identified and the The forms can be found on the WIAA web- school. They just need to go out for golf to as an athlete. This does prevent the top options listed above, there does not appear site < wiaawi.org > in the FORMS FOR get it. (same interp as for ‘shoe discounts’ players from a tournament from earning to be a need to approve of WIAA 8th DOWNLOAD file. These forms do require and the like) the opportunity to play with a professional graders competing on WIAA 9th grade pro- the signature of an Authorized Administra- If the discount were only available to or as a special opportunity. Keep in mind grams during the coming years. This matter tor. ‘varsity players’ e.g., - a problem. Now it’s that student-athletes can only accept items will again be brought to the attention of the There have been some school golf teams a ‘performance based benefit’, only avail- that are intrinsic in value-trophies, plaques, WIAA membership at the annual meeting that have been able to operate a team with able if I make varsity...and as such, an am- certificates, etc., as specifically identified in on April 25. just one player. Although it can be difficult ateur status problem. the WIAA Senior High School Handbook. As this relates to the allowance of “prac- to schedule meets, some coaches and ath- Be mindful of coaching contact restric- I suggest you could select/identify your tice” by 8th graders on high school teams, letic directors will allow individuals to com- tions. If this affair takes place once the 4 students from their respective schools WIAA regulations remain silent on this pete in their tournaments. WIAA Season school season is underway, no problem at and teams either by a random draw from matter. Consequently, this remains a local Regulations do require a school team to all. If held prior to the start of the season, the school teams (every student in school school district’s philosophical position. Ob- compete in at least four (4) meets during would recommend different time slots for had opportunity to go out for golf) and/or viously, similar concerns to those listed the regular season in order to be eligible for students and adults. ✢ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 3

OFFICIALS 2006-07 Officials Exams Due Dates 2007 Winter Officials exams will be sent with your rule books and also available online. Remember that cor- State Tournament Officials rected exams will not be returned to you. Make a copy of your exam answers before you submit them to the WIAA office so that you may review the ones you may have gotten wrong once BOYS SWIMMING & Brucie Chapman, Sharon, Superior Judge; Karen answers are posted. Answers will be posted on the Officials Center once the due date has Fisher, Whitewater; Irving Keough, Kaukauna; passed. You will also access your exam score off the Officials Center. DIVING Division 2: Meet Referee – Stephen Good, Uneven Parallel Bars – Debbie Brown, Sun Sport Mailing Date Return Deadline Manitowoc; Diving Referee – Ted Haasch, Jr., Prairie, Superior Judge; Barb Fotsch, Sussex; PART II EXAMS New Berlin; Starter – Steve Suprenant, Ore- Linda Skwierawski, Galesville. Baseball March 20, 2007 April 6, 2007 gon; Stroke Judge – William Benson, Fond du Note: The 3-Person Basketball Mechanics Exam will be a requirement for all L5 GIRLS BASKETBALL and Master level officials that want to be considered for sectional and State tour- Lac; Turn Judges – Stacy Gering, Wausau & Tim T. Bassett, Chetek; Marne Boario, nament assignments in 2007. ✢ Ted Haasch, Jr., New Berlin Madison; Dan Bramschreiber, Pulaski; Dar- Division 1: Meet Referee – Stephen Good, ren Budahn, South Milwaukee; Mark Manitowoc; Diving Referee – Ted Haasch, Jr., Chrisinger, Holmen; Sarah Connor, Bara- Approved Officials Clinics/Camps New Berlin; Starter – William Benson, Fond boo; Joe Coyle, DeForest; Dave Der- NOTE: Clinic participation does NOT exempt an official from sport/rule meeting attendance requirements. ALL du Lac; Stroke Judge – Steve Suprenant, Ore- ousseau, Rice Lake; Larry Dietz, New criteria for an advanced classification must be met, including corresponding test scores. gon; Turn Judges – Stacy Gering, Wausau & Holstein; Shelley Dietz, New Franken; Jodi YOUTH BASEBALL UMPIRES CLINIC Ted Haasch, Jr., New Berlin Duffe, Two Rivers; John Eckendorf, Stevens Date: April 14, 2007 Point; Fred Fullerton, De Pere; John Furrer, Site: West Bend, WI INDIVIDUAL WRESTLING Contact: Scott Ott 608-793-1956 or [email protected] Paul Anderson, Oshkosh; Michael Menomonee Falls; Jeff Gould, Wisconsin YOUTH BASEBALL UMPIRES CLINIC Blasczyk, Appleton; Scott Brookman, Rapids; William A. 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J. McMahon, Ore- Officials Center Information Eagle; Susan Vielgut, Milwaukee; Floor Ex- gon; Paul Natzke, Wayside; John O’Melia, ercise – Holly Grassin, Mequon, Superior Judge; Rhinelander; Mike Pankratz, Spencer; Please check the Officials Center located on our website frequently as new information Jacqueline Holub, Boyd; Christine Kalupa, Travis Parr, Mondovi; Kelvin Porter, Milwau- is continuously being added. Kaukauna; Vaulting – Patricia Abraham, On- kee; Wayne Prom, Oconomowoc; Danny If you can't remember the user ID and password to gain access to the Officials Center, alaska, Superior Judge; Kathy Rundle, Quarberg, Gilmanton; Pete Reinders, please check your classification card as it is printed there. Dodgeville; Ann Renn, Baraboo; Uneven Par- Oconomowoc; Chris Riba, New Richmond; Any questions regarding information on the Officials Center, please contact Joan Gralla allel Bars – Lori Castleberg, Sun Prairie, Supe- Fritz Richter, Waukesha; Carl Rinaldi, Jr., at the WIAA. ✢ rior Judge; Helen Culliney, Grafton; Faith Brookfield; Mark Sorensen, Hartland; Paul Wagner, La Crosse H. Szelc, Wauwatosa; Joe Theisen, Cottage Division 2: Meet Referee – Cindy Hoenisch, Grove; Bill Topp, Racine; Jeff Totzke, Eagle 2007 Track Sport Meeting Eau Claire; Balance Beam – Kris Ostermann, River; Michael Truss, Milwaukee; Dennis Altoona 57, Drummond 18, Fennimore 22, Green Bay Southwest 105, Rhinelander, Superior Judge; Melissa Bremmer, Von Rueden, New Berlin; Pete Vrieze, New Greenfield 44, La Crosse Logan 32, Middleton 59, Nicolet 33, Rhinelander 21, Cross Plains; Marijean Lucas, Prescott; Floor Richmond; Ken Welter, Dickeyville; Gary Turtle Lake 60, Waupun 52, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 50, Wisconsin Track Exercise – Becky Zirk, Elroy, Superior Judge; Williams, Sturtevant; Dan Yagodinski, Lux- Coaches Association 407. Total: 960. ✢ Pamela Hansen-Ruben, Menomonee Falls; emburg; Billy Young, Brookfield; Jason Kirsten Kronberger, Rhinelander; Vaulting – Zahradka, New Richmond ✢ Page 4 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

■ Boys Golf Home Courses

Tom Shafranski

The WIAA boys and girls Beloit Memorial - Krueger- Colfax - Whitetail GC, Colfax Florence - Gearge Young GC, Horicon - Meadow Springs CC, Jefferson - golf teams will now need to Haskett GC, Beloit - Beloit CC, Columbus - Columbus CC, “Crystal Falls, MI” - Spread Eagle Hortonville - Grand View Golf Door Creek Golf Club, Cottage identify up to three golf Beloit - Glen Erin GC, Janesville Columbus - Kestrel Ridge Golf GC, Florence - Oak Crest GC, Club, Hortonville Grove courses as their “home Berlin - Mascoutin, Berlin Club, Columbus “Norway, MI” Howards Grove - Town & Lancaster - Lancaster CC, course(s)”. A school which Big Foot - Big Foot CC, Columbus Catholic - Marsh- Fond du Lac - Rolling Mead- Country, Sheboygan - The Bull, Lancaster - Platteville CC, Plat- teville - Fennimore Hills GC, Fen- practices on a course (except Fontana - Abbey Springs, Fontana field CC, Marshfield - Ridges GC, ows, Fond du Lac Sheboygan Falls - Whistling Birchwood - Tagalong GC, Wisconsin Rapids - Rivers Edge Fort Atkinson - Koshkonong Straits, Haven nimore home course(s)) where later Birchwood CC, Marshfield Mounds, Fort Atkinson - Spring Hudson - Hudson CC, Hudson Laona - Nicolet CC, Laona - in the season (regular season Black River Falls - Skyline Conserve - Land O Lakes GC, Creek, Whitewater - Meadow - Badland GC, Roberts - White McCauslin Brook Golf, Lakewood - and WIAA Tournament se- GC, Black River Falls Land O Lakes Springs, Jefferson Eagle GC, Hudson Bass Lake, Antigo ries) it will be competing Blair-Taylor - Whitehall GC, Crandon - Nicolet CC, Laona Fox Valley Lutheran - Eagle Hurley - Eagle Bluff, Hurley Lena - Parkway GC, Coleman must count such practice in Whitehall - Black River Falls GC, - Maple Wood GC, Pickerel - Bass Creek GC, Ellington Independence - Arcadia CC, Lincoln - Skyline, Black River its maximum allowed meets. Black River Falls - Trempealeau Lake, Antigo Franklin - South Hills CC, Arcadia - Valley GC, Mondovi - Falls If you have any questions re- GC, Trempealeau Crivitz - Hunters Glen, Crivitz Franksville - Oakwood GC, Whitehall CC, Whitehall Little Chute - Mid Vallee GC, garding the designation of Bloomer - Bloomer Memorial - Little River CC, Marinette - Oak Franklin - Maplecrest CC, Kenosha Iola-Scandinavia - Glacier De Pere “home courses”, please call GC, Bloomer Crest GC, “Norway, MI” Frederic - Frederic CC, Fred- Wood GC, Iola - Glen Caim, Og- Living Word Lutheran - Sce- nic View, Slinger - Kettle Hills, Tom Shafranski, WIAA Assis- Bonduel - Golden Sands GC, Cuba City - Cole Acres, Cuba eric - Luck GC, Luck - Siren Na- densberg Cecil - Shawano Lake GC, City - Galena Golf Club, “Galena, tional, Siren Iowa-Grant - Hickory Grove, Richfield tant Director, at (715) 344- Lodi - Lakeland Hills GC, Lodi Shawano IL” - Platteville Golf & CC, Plat- Freedom - Irish Waters, Free- Fennimore - Platteville CC, Plat- 8580 or contact him via email Lomira - Camelot, Campbell- Brillion - Deer Run, Brillion - teville dom teville - House on the Rock, at tshafranski @wiaawi.org sport - Rolling Meadows, Fond du Wander Springs, Wayside - Sher- Cudahy - Oakwood Park GC, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau - Spring Green for additional information. Lac - Mayville GC, Mayville wood Forest CC, Sherwood Franklin - Washington Cty GC, Ettrick GC, Ettrick - Trempealeau Ithaca - Below you will find a Loyal - Marshfield CC, Marsh- Brodhead - Decatur Lake GC, Hartford - Brighton Dale Links, Mountain, Trempealeau - Dru- Janesville Craig - Riverside field - RiverEdge, Marshfield - list of all the WIAA boys Brodhead Kansasville gan’s Castle Mound, Holmen GC, Janesville - Janesville CC, Neillsville CC, Neillsville golf school programs and Brookfield Academy - Cumberland - Cumberland Germantown - Blackstone Janesville - Glen Erin, Janesville Luck - Luck GC, Luck - Fred- the courses they have Wanaki GC, Menomonee Falls GC, Cumberland Creek GC, Germantown - Wash- Janesville Parker - Riverside eric GC, Frederic - Siren Glen GC, designated as their “home Brookfield Central - West- D.C. Everest - Indianhead ington Cty GC, Hartford - Scenic GC, Janesville - Janesville CC, Siren course(s):” moor CC, Brookfield - Wanaki Golf GC, Mosinee - Wausau CC, View CC, Slinger Janesville - Glen Erin, Janesville Luther - Maple Grove CC, Abundant Life Christian - Course, Menomonee Falls - Naga- Schofield - Greenwood Hills CC, Gibraltar - Maxwelton Braes, Jefferson - Meadow Springs, West Salem - Fox Hollow Golf Yahara Hills, Madison - The Waukee Golf Club, Pewaukee Wausau Baileys Harbor - Pennisula State Jefferson - Koshkonong Mounds, Club, Barre Mills - Coulee Golf Bridges GC, Madison - Bishop’s Brookfield East - Westmoor Darlington - Darlington CC, Park, Fish Creek - The Orchards, Fort Atkinson Bowl, Onalaksa Bay CC, Middleton CC, Brookfield - Wanaki Golf Darlington Egg Harbor Johnson Creek - Meadow Luxemburg-Casco - North- Adams-Friendship - Course, Menomonee Falls - Morn- De Pere - Ledgeview GC, De Gilmanton - Valley Golf Springs, Jefferson brook GC, Luxemburg - Royal Alma - Walnut Grove, ingstar GC, Waukesha Pere - Royal Scot, New Franken - Course, Mondovi Kaukauna - Countryside GC, Scot GC, New Franken - Idlewild Cochrane Brown Deer - Brown Deer Crystal Springs GC, Seymour Glenwood City - Glen Hills Kaukauna - High Cliff GC, Sher- GC, Sturgeon Bay Altoona - Hillcrest G & CC, Al- Golf Course, Milwaukee - Lincoln DeForest - Lake Windsor CG, GC, Glenwood wood - Eagle Links GC, Kaukauna Madison East - The Bridges toona - Hallie GC, Hallie - Wild Park, Milwaukee - Dretzka Park, Windsor - The Bridges GC, Madi- Grafton - Fire Ridge, Grafton Kenosha Bradford - Maple- GC, Madison - Yahara Hills GC, Ridge GC, Eau Claire Milwaukee son - Sun Prairie GC, Sun Prairie - Meekwon, Mequon - Hawthorne crest GC, Kenosha County - Madison - Monona GC, Madison Amery - Amery GC, Amery - Bruce - Taylor’s Amacoy Lake Delavan-Darien - Delbrook, Hills, Saukville Brighton Dale Links, Kansasville - Madison Edgewood - Yahara Bristol Ridge GC, Somerset - GC, Bruce Delavan - Lake Lawn Resort, Grantsburg - Siren Glen Kenosha CC, Kenosha Municipal GC, Madison - Nakoma Krooked Kreek, Osceola Burlington - Browns Lake Delavan Course, Siren - Grantsburg Mu- Kenosha Christian Life - CC, Madison - Tumbledown Trails Amherst - Glacier, Iola - Fox- GC, Burlington - Ives Grove GC, Denmark - Twin Oaks, Den- nicipal, Grantsburg - Frederic Mu- Bristol Oaks CC, Bristol Oaks GC, Verona fire, Waupaca Union Grove - Rivermoor GC, Wa- mark - Wander Springs, Wayside nicipal, Frederic Kenosha St. Joseph - Bristol Madison La Follette - Yahara Antigo - Bass Lake, Antigo - terford Dodgeville - Dodge-Point CC, Green Bay East - The Woods, Oakes CC, Kenosha County - Municipal GC, Madison Riverview GC, Antigo Cadott - Whispering Pines, Mineral Point - House on the Green Bay - Royal Scot, New Kenosha CC, Kenosha - Maple- Madison Memorial - Hawlks Appleton East - Reid Munici- Cadott - Wild Ridge GC, Eau Rock, Spring Green Franken - Ledgeview, Ledgeview crest CC, Kenosha Landing, Madison - Yahara Hills pal GC, Appleton Claire - Lake Wissota GC, Dominican - Dretzka Park, Green Bay Preble - Royal Kenosha Tremper - Bristol GC, Madison - Blackhawk CC, Appleton North - Reid Mu- Chippewa Falls Milwaukee - Brown Deer Park, Scot CC, New Franken - Wander Oaks GC, Kenosha County - Madison nicipal GC, Appleton - Irish Wa- Cambridge - Lake Ripley CC, Brown Deer - Lincoln Park, Mil- Springs GC, Greenleaf - Thorn- Kenosha CC, Kenosha - Brighton Madison West - Odana Hills, ters, Freedom Cambridge waukee berry Creek CC, Oneida Dale Links, Kenosha County Madison - Nakoma CC, Madison - Appleton West - Winagamie Cameron - Pinecrest, Dallas - Durand - Rolling Greens, Du- Green Bay Southwest - Kettle Moraine - Kettle Blackhawk CC, Madison GC, Neenah Rolling Oaks, Barron - Lyndales, rand Thornberry Creek CC, Hobart - Moraine Golf Club, Dousman - Manawa - Cedar Springs, Manawa Aquinas - Cedar Creek, On- Rice Lake East Troy - Alpine Valley, East Brown Deer GC, Oneida - Wander The Legend at Brandybrook, Manitowoc Lincoln - Fox alaska Campbellsport - Auburn Troy - Rainbow Springs, Eagle - Springs GC, Greenleaf Wales Hills & Resort, Mishicot - Branch Arcadia - Arcadia CC, Arcadia Bluffs GC, Campbellsport - Lauderdale Lakes CC, Elkhorn Green Bay West - Thorn- Kettle Moraine Lutheran - River CC, Cato - Trempealeau Mountain, Trem- Camelot GC, Lomira Eau Claire Memorial - Wild berry Creek CC, Hobart - Crystal Washington County, Hartford - Marathon - Pine Valley GC, pealeau Cassville - Lancaster Munici- Ridge, Eau Claire - Mill Run, Eau Springs GC, Seymour - Brown Hidden Glen, Cedarburg - Scenic Marathon - Indianhead GC, Mosi- Argyle - Yellowstone GC, Ar- pal, Lancaster Claire - Hillcrest, Altoona County GC, Oneida View, Slinger nee - Crane Meadows GC, gyle Catholic Central - Brown’s Eau Claire North - Princeton Green Lake - Lawsonia GC, Kewaskum - Hon-E-Kor, Ke- Marinette - Little River Coun- Arrowhead - Chenequa CC, waskum - Stoneridge, West Bend Lake, Burlington - Rivermore, Wa- Valley, Eau Claire - Wild Ridge, Green Lake - Tuscumbia, Green try Club, Marinette Hartland - Ironwood CC, Sussex - terford - Hawk View, Lake Geneva Eau Claire - Wild Ridge-Mill Run, Lake - Mascoutin, Berlin - Washington County, Hartford Marinette Catholic Central - Erin Hills CC, Erin Catholic Memorial - Broad- Eau Claire Greendale - Whitnall GC, Kiel - Quit Qui Oc, Elkhart Little River CC, Marinette - River- Ashland - Chequamagon Bay lands, North Prairie - Bristlecone Edgerton - Edgerton Towne Hales Corners - Oakwood GC, Lake - Badger Creek, New Hol- side CC, “Menominee, MI” GC, Ashland Pines, Hartland - Naga-Waukee CC, Edgerton - Evansville CC, Franlin - Muskego Lakes, stein - Autumn Ridge, Valders Marion - Kastle Green, Marion Ashwaubenon - Highland Golf Club, Pewaukee Evansville - Coachman’s Inn, Muskego Kimberly - Countryside GC, - Glen Cairn GC, Ogdensburg Ridge GC, De Pere - Brown Cedar Grove-Belgium - Edgerton Greenfield - Whitnall GC, Kaukauna - High Cliff GC, Sher- Markesan - Two Oaks, Wau- County GC, Oneida - Crystal Squires Country Club, Port Wash- Elcho - Bass Lake, Antigo Hales Corners - Oakwood GC, wood - Mid-Vallee GC, DePere toma - Lawsonia, Green Lake Springs GC, Seymour ington Eleva-Strum - The Viking, Franklin - Brown Deer GC, Mil- Kohler - Blackwolf Run, Marquette University - Assumption/Port Edwards Cedarburg - Hidden Glen, Strum - The Valley, Mondovi - waukee Kohler - Whistling Straits, She- Dretzka Park, Milwaukee - Fire - Ridges Golf Course, Wisconsin Cedarburg - Hawthone Hill, Osseo Golf Club, Osseo Hamilton - Grant Park CG, boygan - Pine Hills CC, Gresham Ridge GC, Grafton - The Bog, Rapids - Homestead GC, Wiscon- Saukville Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah - South Milwaukee - Whitnall GC, La Crosse Central - Forest Saukville sin Rapids Central Wisconsin Christian Quit Qui Oc, Elkhart Lake - Town Hales Corners - Oakwood, Hills GC, La Crosse Marshfield - Riveredge CC, Augusta - Osseo Golf & - Rock River CC, Waupun & Country CC, Sheboygan Franklin La Crosse Logan - Forest Marshfield - Marshfield CC, Recreation, Osseo - Whispering Chetek - Sioux Creek, Chetek Elkhorn Area - Evergreen Hartford Union - Hartford Hills GC, La Crosse Marshfield - Tri-City, Wisconsin Pines, Caddott - Turtle Back GC, Rice Lake - Pine GC, Elkhorn Golf Club, Hartford - Washington Laconia - Tuscumbia, Green Rapids Badger - Hillmoor GC, New Crest GC, Dallas Ellsworth - Ellsworth CC, Cty GC, Hartford - Erin Hills CC, Lake - Oak Green, North Fond du Martin Luther - Oakwood Holstein - Geneva National, Lake Chilton - Hickory Hills CC, Ellsworth - Clifton Hollows CC, Erin Lac GC, Franklin - Whitnall GC, Geneva - Hawk’s View, Lake Chilton Prescott - Kilkarney GC, River Hayward - Telemark GC, Ladysmith - Tee-A-Way GC, Franklin - Muskego CC, Muskego Geneva Chippewa Falls - Lake Wis- Falls Cable - Big Fish Golf Club, Hay- Ladysmith - Turtleback GC, Rice Mauston - Castle Roc k GC, Baldwin-Woodville - Pheas- sota GC, Chippewa Falls - Ojiway Evansville - Evansville Golf ward - Hayward Golf & Tennis, Lake - Whispering Pines GC, Mauston - Trappers Turn, Wiscon- ant Hills GC, Hammond - Amery sin Dells Golf Course, Chippewa Falls Club, Evansville Hayward Cadott GC, Amery - Black River Falls GC, Mayville - Mayville GC, Clear Lake - Clear Lake GC, Faith Christian - Abbey Heritage Christian - Dretzka Lake Country Lutheran - Black River Falls Mayville Clear Lake Springs GC, Fontana - Lake Lawn Park, Milwaukee - Oakwood GC, Olde Highlander, Oconomowoc - Baraboo - Baraboo CC, Bara- McDonell Central - Timber Clinton - Cecelia’s, Janesville GC, Delavan - Geneva National Franklin - Brown Deer, Brown Deertrack Golf Club, Ashipun - boo - Fairfield Hills GC, Baraboo Terrace, Lake Wissota - Ojibwa - Prairie Woods GC, Avalon GC, Williams Bay Deer Paganica Golf Club, Oconomowoc Barneveld - Deer Valley, GC, Chippewa Falls - Lake Wis- Clintonville - Riverside GC, Fall Creek - Whispering Highland - House on the Lake Mills - Lake Mills Golf Barneveld sota GC, Chippewa Falls Clintonville Rock, Spring Green Club, Lake Mills - Meadow Springs Barron - Rolling Oaks GC, Pines, Cadott - Wild Ridge, Eau McFarland - Yahara Hills, Barron Cochrane-Fountain City - Claire - Wild Run, Eau Claire Hilbert - High Cliff GC, Sher- CC, Jefferson - The Oaks, Cottage Madison - Stoughton CC, Bay Port - Sandalwood GC, Walnut Grove GC, Cochrane Fennimore - Hickory Grove, wood Grove Stoughton - Evansville GC, Abrams - Village Green GC, Colby - Meadowview GC, Fennimore - House on the Rock, Holmen - Drugan’s, Holmen - Lakeland - Timber Ridge GC, Evansville Howard - Crystal Springs GC, Owen - Black River CC, Medford - Spring Green - Prairie du Chein Cedar Creek, Onalaska Minocqua - Trout Lake, Arbor Medford Area - Black River Seymour Pine Valley GC, Marathon GC, Prairie du Chein Homestead - Ozaukee CC, Vitae - Minocqua CC, Minocqua Beaver Dam - Old Hickory Coleman - Parkway Golf Flambeau - Tee-A-Way GC, Mequon - North Shore CC, Lakeside Lutheran - Lake See Boys Golf Home

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▼ Continued from page 4 Golf Club, Medford - Tee-Hi Golf GC, Elkhart Lake - Whistling Peshtigo - Cramers Vernon Academy - St Johns NW GC, De- Course, Cottage Grove - The Wausau - Trapp River, Wausau Club, Medford Straits, Haven Hills, Peshtigo - Little River CC, lafield Bridges, Madison Wausaukee - Hunters Glen Melrose-Mindoro - River- New London - Shamrock Marinette Saint Mary Central - Chaska Superior - Nemadji GC, Su- Golf, Crivitz bend GC, North Bend Heights, New London - Eagle Pewaukee - Naga-Waukee, GC, Appleton - Winagamie GC, perior - Hidden Acres GC, - Bot- Wautoma/Faith Christian Menasha - Westridge Golf Creek GC, Hortonville - Cedar Pewaukee - Western Lakes, Pe- Neenah ten’s Green Acres, Lake Academy - Waushara CC, Wau- Club, Menasha Springs, Manawa waukee - Ironwood, Sussex Saint Mary’s Springs - Whis- Nebagamon toma - Two Oaks, Wautoma Menominee Indian - Pine New Richmond - New Rich- Phelps - Gateway GC, Land pering Springs, Fond du Lac - Suring - Black Bear Run, Sur- Wauwatosa East/Wauwa t- Hills, Gresham mond Golf Club, New Richmond - O’Lakes - Eagle River GC, Eagle Rolling Meadows, Fond du Lac - ing osa West - Blue Mound CC, Menomonee Falls - North New Richmond Links, New Rich- River - Sand Land GC, Phelps South Hills CC, Fond du Lac The Prairie School - Johnson Wauwatosa - Currie GC, Milwau- Hills CC, Menomonee Falls - mond - Bistol Ridge, Somerset Phillips - Westwood GC, Sauk Prairie - Lake Wiscon- Park Golf Club, Racine - Ives kee - Brown Deer GC, Milwaukee Wanaki GC, Menomonee Falls - Newman Catholic - Wausau Phillips sin CC, Sauk Prairie Grove, Sturtevant - Racine Coun- Wayland Academy - Old Kettle Hills Golf Club, Richfield CC, Wausau - Greenwood Hills Pioneer Westfield - Thal Sevastopol - Cherry Hills, try Club, Racine Hickory GC, Beaver Dam Menomonie - Chippewa Val- CC, - Pine Valley GC, Acres Links/Lanes, Westfield Sturgeon Bay - Idlewild GC, Stur- Thomas More - Oakwood, Webster - Voyager Village ley GC, Menomonie - Pinewood Niagara - Oak Crest GC, Pius XI - Muskego Lakes CC, geon Bay - Wander Springs GC, Franklin - Whitnall, Hales Corners GC, Webster - Fox Run GC, Web- GC, Harshaw - Menomonie CC, “Norway, MI” Muskego - Ironwood CC, Sussex - Reedsville - Brown Deer GC, Brown Deer ster - Siren Glen GC, Siren Menomonie Nicolet - Brynwood, Milwau- Washington County Golf Club, Seymour - Crystal Springs, Thorp - Meadowville GC, West Allis Central - Whitnall Merrill - Merrill GC, Merrill kee - Brown Deer, Milwaukee - Hartford Seymour Owen GC, Hales Corners - Greenfield Middleton - Pleasant View, The Bog, Saukville Platteville - Platteville CC, Shawano Community - Three Lakes - Big Stone Golf GC, West Allis Middleton - Bishop’s Bay CC, Mid- North Fond du Lac - Rolling Platteville Shawano Lake GC, Shawano - Club, Three Lakes - Eagle River West Allis Hale - Greenfield dleton - Blackhawk CC, Madison Meados GC, Fond du Lac Plymouth - Ouit Qui Oc, Golden Sands Golf, Cecil - Bear GC, Eagle River - Gateway GC, Park, West Allis - Whitnall, Hales Milton - Oak Ridge GC, Milton Northland Pines - Eagle Elkhart Lake - Whistling Straits, Trail, Suring Land O Lakes Corners - New Berlin Hills, New - Bonnie Meade, Milton River Golf Club, Eagle River Haven - Pine Hills, Sheboygan Sheboygan Area Lutheran - Tomah - Hiawatha GC, Tomah Berlin Milwaukee Bay View/Life- Northwestern - Botten’s Port Washington - The Pine Hills CC, Sheboygan - Black- - Holiday Lodge GC, Wyeville - West Bend East - West Bend long Learning - Oakwood GC, Green Acres, Lake Nebagamon - Squires, Belgium - Hawthorne wolf Run, Kohler - Whistling Sparta Municipal GC, Sparta CC, West Bend - West Bend Lakes Franklin - Currie Park, Milwaukee Nemadji GC, Superior - Hidden Hills, Saukville - Fire Ridge, Straits, Haven Tomahawk - Inshalla CC, GC, West Bend - Dretzka Park GC, Milwaukee Greens North, Solon Springs Grafton Sheboygan County Chris- Tomahawk - Edgewater GC, Tom- West Bend West - West Milwaukee Bradley Techni- Notre Dame - Thornberry Portage - Portage CC, tian - Towne & Country, Sheboy- ahawk Bend CC, West Bend - West Bend cal/South - Brown Deer, Brown Creek, Oneida - Twin Oaks, Den- Portage - Saddle Ridge GC, gan - The Bull, Sheboygan Falls - Turner - Glen Erin, Janesville Lakes GC, West Bend - Washing- Deer - Oakwood GC, Milwaukee - mark - Wander Springs GC, Portage Blackwolf Run, Kohler - Krueger Haskell Golf, Beloit - ton County GC, Hartford Whitnall Park GC, Hales Corners Greenleaf Prairie du Chien - Prairie du Sheboygan Falls - The Bull, Beloit CC, Beloit West De Pere - Mid-Vallee Milwaukee Hamilton - Grant Oak Creek - Oakwood GC, Chien CC, Prairie du Chien Sheboygan Falls Turtle Lake/Clayton - Echo Golf Course, De Pere GC, Milwaukee - Whitnall GC, Mil- Franklin - South Hills CC, Prescott - Clifton Highlands, Sheboygan North - Sheboy- Hills GC, Turtle Lake West Salem - Fox Hollow, La waukee - Oakwood GC, Milwau- Franksville Prescott gan Town & Country, Sheboygan Two Rivers - Emerald Hills, Crosse - Drugans, Holmen - kee Oakfield - Rolling Meados GC, Princeton - Lawsonia GC, - Pine Hills CC, Sheboygan - Two Rivers - Fox Hills, Mishicot - Maple Grove, West Salem Milwaukee King - Lincoln Fond du Lac Green Lake Whistling Straits, Sheboygan Branch River CC, Branch Westby - Viroqua Hills GC, Vi- Park, Milwaukee Pulaski - Crystal Springs GC, Sheboygan South - Oconomowoc - Oconomowoc Union Grove - Ives Grove, roqua - Snowflake Golf Club, Milwaukee Lutheran - Cur- Seymour Whistling Straits, Haven - Town & GC, Oconomowoc - Rolling Hills Yorkville - Browns Lake, Burling- Westby rie Park, Wauwatosa - Dretzka Racine Case - Ives Grove GC, Country, Sheboygan - Quit Qui GC, Oconomowoc - Olde High- ton - Oakwood CC, Franklin Westosha Central - Brigh ton Park, Milwaukee - Kettle Hills Golf Racine - Brighton Dale Links, Oc, Plymouth lander GC, Oconomowoc Unity - Luck GC, Luck Dale Links, Kansasville - Spring Club, Richfield Kansasville - Johnson Park GC, Shiocton - Eagle Creek, Sh- Oconto - Sandalwood GC, University Lake School - Valley CC, Trevor - Bristol Oaks Milwaukee Madison/Lan- Racine iocton Abrams Olde Highlander GC, Oconomo- CC, Bristol guages/Marshall - Dretzka Racine Horlick - Johnson Shoreland Lutheran - Oconto Falls - River Island woc Weyauwega-Fremont - Park, Milwaukee - Currie Park, Park Golf Club, Racine - Ives Brightondal Links, Kansasville - GC, Oconto Falls - Parkway Golf University School of Mil- Weymont Run, Weyauwega Milwaukee - Lincoln Park, Milwau- Grove, Sturtevant - Meadowbrook Oakwood Golf Park, Oak Creek - Course, Kelly Lake - Black Bear waukee - Brown Deer, Brown Whitefish Bay - Tripoli CC, kee CC, Racine Maplecrest CC, Somers Tail, Suring Deer - Dretzka, Milwaukee - Milwaukee - Brown Deer Park, Milwaukee Riverside Uni. - Racine Lutheran - Meadow- Shorewood - Lincoln Park, Omro - Utica Golf Course, Hawk’s View, Lake Geneva Brown Deer - Lincoln, Milwaukee Lincoln Park, Milwaukee - Brown brook CC, Racine - South Hills, Milwaukee - Brown Deer Park, Oshkosh Valders - Branch River CC, Whitehall - Whitehall CC, Deer GC, Brown Deer - Currie Franksville Brown Deer - Dretzka Park GC, Onalaska - Coulee Golf Bowl, Cato - Autumn Ridge GC, Valders Whitehall Park GC, Milwaukee Racine Park - Racine CC, Milwaukee Onalaska - Cedar Creek, On- - Wander Springs GC, Greenleaf Whitewater - Evergreen, Mineral Point - Dodge Point Racine - Johnson Park GC, Racine Shullsburg - Darlington CC, alaska - La Crosse CC, La Crosse Verona Area - Edelweiss CC, Elkhorn - Whitewater CC, White- CC, Mineral Point - Edelweiss CC, - Maplecrest CC, Kenosha Darlington - Platteville CC, Plat- Oneida Nation - Brown New Glarus - Hawks Landing Golf water - Prairie Woods, Avalon New Glarus - Platteville CC, Plat- Racine Saint Catherine’s - teville - Cuba City CC, Cuba City County, Oneida - Highland Ridge, Club, Madison Whitnall - Whitnall GC, Hales teville Johnson Park Golf Club, Racine - Siren - Siren National, Siren - DePere - Hunter’s Glen, Crivitz Viroqua - Viroqua Hills GC, Corners - Oakwood GC, Franklin - Mishicot - Fox Hills & Resort, Shoop Park, Racine - Ives Grove Frederic CC, Frederic Oostburg - Riverdale CC, Viroqua Muskego Lakes CC, Muskego Mishicot Golf Links, Sturtevant Slinger - Washington County, Sheboygan - Blackwolf Run, Wabeno - Mc Causlin Brooke Williams Bay - Hawk’s View Mondovi - The Valley, Mon- Randolph - Lake Golf Club, Hartford - Hartford CC, Hartford - Kohler - Squires CC, Port Wash- GC, Lakewood - Nicolet CC, Laona GC, Lake Geneva - Geneva Na- dovi Fox Lake Scenic View GC, Slinger ington Washburn - Apostle High- tional Golf Club, Lake Geneva - Monona Grove - Oaks GC, Random Lake - Hawthorne Somerset - Bristol Ridge, Oregon - Foxboro Golf Club, lands, Bayfield - Chequamegon George Williams College, Williams Cottage Grove Hills GC, Fredonia - Hon-E-Kor Somerset - New Richmond CC, Oregon - Bergamont Golf Club, Bay GC, Ashland - Madeline Is- Bay Monroe - Monroe CC, Monroe GC, Kewaskum - The Bull at Pine- New Richmond Oregon land GC, LaPointe Wilmot Union - Twin Lakes Montello - Thal Acres hurst Farms, Sheboygan Falls South Milwaukee - Oakwood Osceola - Krooked Kreek, Washington Island - Deer CC, Twin Lakes Links/Lanes, Westfield Reedsburg Area - Reedsburg Park, Franklin - Whitnall Park GC, Osceola - Amery GC, Amery Run, Washington Island Mosinee - Indianhead GC, CC, Reedsburg Hales Corners - Grant Park GC, Winnebago Lutheran Acad- Oshkosh Lourdes - Lake Mosinee Reedsville - Wander Springs, South Milwaukee Waterford - Rivermoor, Wa- emy - Rolling Meadows GC, Fond Breeze, Winneconne - Lake Mount Horeb - Norsk GC, Greenleaf Southern Door - Idlewild GC, terford - Brown’s Lake, Burlington du Lac - South Hills CC, Shore, Oshkosh - Utica, Oshkosh Mount Horeb - Deer Valley, Barn- Regis - Mill Run GC, Eau Sturgeon Bay - Cherry Hills GC, - Rainbow Springs, Mukwonago Franksville - Whispering Springs Oshkosh North - Westhaven eveld - The Rock Golf Course, Claire - Wild Ridge GC, Eau Claire Sturgeon Bay - Northbrook CC, Watertown - Watertown CC, GC, Fond du Lac GC, Oshkosh - Lakeshore GC, Spring Green Rhinelander - Northwoods Luxemburg Watertown Winneconne - Lake Breeze Oshkosh - Lake Breeze, Win- Mukwonago - Rainbow GC, Rhinelander - Rhinelander Southwestern - Galena CC, Watertown Luther Prep - GC, Winneconne neconne Springs GC, Mukwonago - Broad- CC, Rhinelander - Pinewood GC, “Galena, IL” - Cole Acres, Cuba Windwood GC, Watertown - Winter - Barker Lake GC, lands GC, North Prairie - River- Oshkosh West - Lakeshore Harshaw City - Birchwood CC, Hazel Green Meadow Springs GC, Jefferson Winter - Couderay Riverside GC, moor GC, Waterford Municipal GC, Oshkosh - Oshkosh Rice Lake - Turtleback GC, Sparta - Sparta Municipal GC, Waukesha North - Willow Radisson - Big Fish GC, Hayward Muskego - Edgewood GC, Big CC, Oshkosh - Lake Breese GC, Rice Lake Sparta - Hiawatha Golf Club, Run GC, Pewaukee - Merrill Hills Wisconsin Dells - Christmas Bend Winneconne Richland Center - Ouail Run, Tomah - Maplegrove Golf Club, CC, Waukesha - Ironwood GC, Mountain, Wisconsin Dells - Trap- Neenah - Royal St Patrick’s, Osseo-Fairchild - Osseo GC, Richland Center West Salem Sussex per’s Turn, Wisconsin Dells - Wrightstown - Westridge Golf Osseo Ripon - Tuscumbia, Green Spooner - Spooner G C, Waukesha South - Naga- Reedsburg CC, Reedsburg Club, Neenah - Ridgeway CC, Owen-Withee - Meadowview Lake Spooner waukee Golf Club, Pewaukee - Wisconsin Heights - House Neenah GC, Owen - Whispering Pines GC, River Falls - River Falls GC, Stanley-Boyd - Whispering New Berlin Hills GC, New Berlin - on the Rock, Spring Green - Lake Neillsville - Neillsville CC, Cadott - Osseo Golf Club, Osseo River Falls - Kilkarney GC, River Pines, Cadott - Lake Wissota Golf, Washington County GC, Milwau- Wisconsin CC, Prairie du Sac - Neillsville Ozaukee - Hawthorne Hills Falls - Troy Burne GC, River Falls Chippewa Falls - Wild Ridge GC, kee Pleasant View GC, Middleton Nekoosa - The Pines, GC, Fredonia - Fire Ridge, Grafton River Valley - House on the Eau Claire Waukesha West - Western Wisconsin Lutheran - New Nekoosa - The Lakes, Nekoosa - - Squires CC, Port Washington Rock, Spring Green - Spring Stevens Point - Stevens Lakes, Pewaukee - Merrill Hills Berlin Hills, New Berlin - Fire Northern Bay Golf Resort, Arkdale Pacelli - Stevens Point CC, Green Municipal, Spring Green Point CC, Stevens Point - Sentry CC, Waukesha - Edgewood GC, Ridge, Grafton - Washington New Berlin Eisenhower - Stevens Point Roncalli - Meadow Links, World GC, Stevens Point - Wis- Big Bend County GC, Hartford Deer Haven GC, New Berlin - New Palmyra-Eagle - Evergreen, Manitowoc - Fox Hills, Mishicot - consin River CC, Stevens Pont Waunakee - Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln - Berlin Hills, New Berlin - Washing- Elkhorn Branch River CC, Cato Stockbridge - Hickory Hills, Waupaca - Waupaca CC, Bull’s Eye CC, Wisconsin Rapids - ton County Golf Club, Hartford Pardeeville - Portage CC, Saint Croix Central - Ham- Chilton Waupaca - FoxFire Golf Club, The Ridges GC, Wisconsin Rapids New Berlin West - New Portage mond Golf Club, Hammond - Stoughton - Stoughton CC, Waupaca - Hidden Waters GC, Wittenberg-Birnamwood - Berlin Hills GC, New Berlin - Na- Park Falls - Park Falls CC, Pheasant Hills Golf Club, Ham- Stoughton - Coachman’s Golf Re- Waupaca Maple Hills GC, Wittenberg gawaukee GC, Pewaukee - Wash- Park Falls mond - Badlands GC, Roberts sort, Edgerton - Creekview, Waupun - Rock River CC, Wrightstown - Hilly Haven, ington County Golf Club, Hartford Parkview - Bass Creek, Saint Croix Falls - St Croix Edgerton Waupun De Pere - Royal St Patricks, New Glarus - Edelweiss Footville - Decature Lake GC, Valley GC, Dresser - Amery GC, Sturgeon Bay - Cherry Hills, Wausau East - Trapp River Wrightstown - Mid Valley, Wright- Chalet CC, New Glarus - Monroe Brodhead - Evansville GC, Evans- Amery - Black River Falls GC, Sturgeon Bay - Horseshoe Bay, GC, Wausau - Greenwood Hills stown CC, Monroe - Evansville GC, ville Black River Falls Egg Harbor - Idlewild, Sturgeon CC, Wausau - Wausau CC, Xavier - Butte des Morts CC, Evansville Pembine - Green Acres, Saint Francis - Oakwood GC, Bay Wausau Appleton - Winagamie GC, New Holstein - Badger Creek Beecher - Four Seasons GC, Pem- Milwaukee - Grant GC, Milwaukee Sun Prairie - Sun Prairie Golf Wausau West - Pine Valley, Neenah - North Shore CC, GC, New Holstein - Quit Qui OC bine Saint John’s NW Military Club, Sun Prairie - The Oaks Golf Marathon - Greenwood Hills CC, Menasha ✢ Page 6 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

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FALL Oct. 13, 2007 - Teams for 8-team JV in- WINTER or [email protected]. (3-9) vitational. New London - Stephanie Hauser 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Maasai In- Football 920-982-8420 ext. 1004 or Boys Basketball stitute (Milwaukee) - Kasongo Kalumbula [email protected]. (2-27) DATE SPECIFIC DATE SPECIFIC 414-755-7810 ext. 1012 or GENERAL [email protected]. (3-7) Sept. 28-29, 2007 - Varsity game. Mil- Nov. 20, 2007 - JV game. Central Wis. 2007 - Varsity/JV games. Elkhorn - 2007-08 - Varsity/JV game. Central waukee South - Calvin Matthew 414-902- Christian - Mark Vander Werff 920-324- Dean Wilson 262-723-4920 ext. 1620 or Wisconsin Christian - Matt Vander Werff 8356 or 414-331-7917. (3-7) 4233 or [email protected]. (3-16) [email protected]. (3-7) 920-324-4233 or [email protected]. (3- Oct. 8, 2007 - JV game. Northland Pines Nov. 23-24, 2007 - JV teams for tour- 2007 - Matches or invitationals. Thomas 7) (Eagle River) - Rick Waski 715-479-6286 or nament. Milwaukee South - Ty Moseler 414- More - Kevin Quinlan [email protected]. 2007-08 - Games. North Fond du Lac - [email protected]. (3-8) 902-7251 or [email protected]. (3-7) Dave Manley 920-929-3740 ext. 5105 or Oct. 11, 2007 - Freshman game (3-21) [email protected]. (3-7) (home). Northland Pines (Eagle River) - Girls Swimming & Diving Nov. 23-24, 2007 - Freshman team for

Rick Waski 715-479-6286 or GENERAL 4-team tournament. Honnegah (Rockton, Gymnastics [email protected]. (3-8) 2007 - Berth in varsity invitational. Ap- IL) - Jay Lauscher 815-624-5060. (3-9) DATE SPECIFIC Nov. 27, 2007 - Freshmen games. Wis- GENERAL pleton East - Tim Zachow 920-832-6208 or Jan. 26, 2008 - Teams for varsity invita- consin Lutheran - Jeff Sitz 414-453-4567 or 2007 - JV/freshmen games. Williams [email protected]. (3-21) tional. Oshkosh West - Brad Jodarski 920- [email protected]. (3-15) Bay - Mike Coolidge 262-2245-6224 or 424-0143 or Girls Tennis Dec. 7-8, 2007 - Varsity/JV team for [email protected]. (3-7) brad.jordarski@oshk osh.k12.wi.us. (3-19) DATE SPECIFIC tournament. Living Word Lutheran 262- 2007 (Week 1) - Varsity game. Stur- Jan. 26, 2008 - Team for 16-team invi- 677-9353 or [email protected]. (3-7) geon Bay - Gary Rabach 920-746-1830. (3- Aug. 17, 2007 - Varsity team for quad. tational. Madison Memorial - Tim Ritchie Dec. 27-28, 2007 - Varsity/JV/sopho- 19) Elkhorn - Dean Wilson 262-723-4920 ext. 608-663-6079. (3-14) more teams for tournament. Kenosha 2007 (Week 1) - Game. Hartford Union 1619 or [email protected]. (3-15) Boys Hockey - Rob Schlitt 262-670-3200 ext. 228 or Aug. 18, 2007 - Team for quad. Madi- Tremper - Joseph Fanning 262-942-2307 or [email protected]. (3-7) son Memorial - Tim Ritchie 608-663-6079. [email protected] or jwil [email protected]. DATE SPECIFIC 2007 (Week 2) - Game (our enrollment (3-8) (2-27) 2007-08 - Varsity games. Pacelli is 152). Alden-Hebron (IL) - John Lalor 815- Aug. 25, 2007 - Varsity team for quad. Dec. 27-28, 2007 - Varsity teams for (Stevens Point) - John Raflik 715-342-2018 648-2442 ext. 237 or jlalor@alden-he- Oak Creek - Greg Lampe 414-768-6108 or tournament. Waterford - Barb Deichl 262- or [email protected]. (3-14) 534-3189 ext. 520 or bdeichl@waterfor- bron.org. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-21) GENERAL duhs.k12.wi.us. (3-21) 2007 (Week 7) - Varsity game. Park 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Greendale Girls Volleyball Dec. 28-29, 2007 - Team for tourna- Falls - Chuck Woelfel 715-762-2474 ext. - Jason Woods 262-689-5697 or DATE SPECIFIC ment. Dodgeland - Greg Kuhn 920-386- 233. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-21) 4404 ext. 1223 or 2007 (Week 8) - Sophomore game. Aug. 25, 2007 - Berth in varsity tour- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV game. Sparta - [email protected]. (3-7) Beloit - Jeff Goodwine 608-361-3023. (3-8) nament. Appleton East - Tim Zachow 920- Mike Montgomery 608-366-3424 or Jan. 21, 2008 - JV teams for tourna- 2008 (Week 1) - Varsity game (prefer 832-6208 or [email protected]. (3-21) ment Milwaukee South - Ty Moseler 414- small sized schools). Elkhart Lake-Glenbeu- zachowtim [email protected]. (3-21) 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Ash- 902-7251 or [email protected]. lah - Bart Larson 920-876-3381 or blar- Aug. 30, 2007 - Teams for JV quad. waubenon - Dave Steavpack 920-492-2950 (3-21) [email protected]. (3-7) Hartford Union - Rob Schlitt 262-670-3200 ext. 5333 or 2008 (Weeks 1 & 2) - Varsity games. ext. 228 or [email protected]. (3-7) GENERAL [email protected]. (2- Ladysmith - Scott Martino 715-532-5531 Sept. 8, 2007 - JV teams for quad. Oak 2007-08 - JV games, prefer away. Mil- 27) ext. 278. (3-16) Creek - Greg Lampe 414-768-6108 or waukee South - Ty Moseler 414-902-7251 Boys Swimming & Diving 2008 (Weeks 1 & 2) - Varsity games. [email protected]. (3-21) or [email protected]. (3-21) DATE SPECIFIC Stevens Point - Mike Riley 715-345-7307 or Sept. 15, 2007 - Varsity team for invi- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Milwaukee [email protected]. (3-14) tational. Waupun - Lucky Wurtz 920-324- Bradley Tech - Gary Deperry 414-212- Nov. 20, 2007 - Team for double dual 2008 (Weeks 1 & 2) - Varsity games. 5591. (3-7) 2563. (3-21) (varsity/JV) meet. Elkhorn - Dean Wilson Ladysmith - Scott Martino 715-532-5531 Sept. 15, 2007 - Varsity teams for 2007-08 - Freshman games. Wisconsin 262-723-4920 ext. humpla@elk - ext. 278. (3-15) Lutheran - Jeff Sitz 414-453-4567 ext. quad. Oak Creek - Greg Lampe 414-768- horn.k12.wi.us. (3-7) 2008 (Week 4) - Varsity and possibly 2007 or [email protected]. (3-14) 6108 or [email protected]. (3- JV game. Rhinelander - Justin Szews 715- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. The Hope Wrestling 21) 365-9512. (3-14) School - Katie Huebner 414-264-4476 or DATE SPECIFIC Sept. 22, 2007 - Teams for JV tourna- 2008 & 2009 (Week 2) - Varsity game. [email protected]. (3-14) ment. Whitnall - Todd Smith 414-525-8540 Dec. 1, 2007 - Team for multi-dual tour- Wauzeka - Ron Kucko 608-875-5311 ext. 2007-08 - Game. Aquinas - Ted Knutson or [email protected]. (3-14) nament. Ripon - Rick Bunge 920-748-4623. 217. (3-8) 608-784-0287 or [email protected] Sept. 22 or 29, 2007 - Berth in varsity (3-15) 2008 & 2009 (Week 9) - Varsity game. crosse.wi.us. (3-9) Dec. 1, 2007 - Team for team invita- invitational. Hartford Union - Rob Schlitt Westosha Central - Kris Allison 262-843- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Maasai In- tional. Oconto - Rick Sherman 920-834- 262-670-3200 ext. 228 or 2321 ext. 245 or Allison@west- stitute (Milwaukee) - Kasongo Kalumbula 7812 ext. 317 or [email protected]. (3-7) osha.k12.wi.us. (3-7) 414-755-7810 ext. 1012 or sherrict@oconto .k12.wi.us. (3-7) Sept. 28, 2007 - Teams for varsity [email protected]. (3-7) Dec. 1, 2007 - Team for varsity team Boys Soccer quad. Oconomowoc - Bethany Haas 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Milwaukee tournament. Coleman - Jeff Bronson 920- [email protected]. (3-14) DATE SPECIFIC Thomas Edison - Carlos Hubbard 414-915- 897-2291 ext. 126 or Bronson@cole - Sept. 28, 2007 - Teams for JV tourna- Aug. 21, 22, Sept. 13 & 14, 2007 - 5574 or 414-616-5406. (2-27) man.k12.wi.us. (3-7) ment. Racine Park - Julie Rupnow 262-619- Games. Waukesha North - Dan Domach Dec. 1 or 15, 2007 - Berth in varsity 4481. (3-14) Girls Basketball 262-970-3512. (3-9) tournament. Campbellsport - Dan Heisdorf Sept. 29, 2007 - Varsity and freshman DATE SPECIFIC Sept. 7-8, 2007 - Varsity team for invi- 920-533-4811 ext. 4021 or dheis - teams for tournament. Racine Park - Julie Nov. 23-24, 2007 - Varsity/JV teams tational (3 games). Mukwonago - Toby Ack- [email protected]. (3-9) Rupnow 262-619-4481. (3-14) for tournament. St. Francis - John Kloppen- erman 262-363-6217 or Dec. 8, 2007 - Team for 8-team var- Oct. 9, 11 or 12, 2007 - Varsity/JV burg 414-747-3921. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-7) sity/JV scramble. Menomonee Falls - Jim match. Williams Bay - Mike Coolidge 262- Dec. 27-28-29, 2007 - Game. St. Mary Sept. 7-8, 2007 - Teams for varsity McMahon [email protected]. (3-9) 245-6224 or [email protected]. (3-7) Central - Elliot Kramsky ekram - tournament. Milton - Jim Johnson 608-868- Dec. 8, 2007 - Team for varsity tourna- [email protected]. (3-9) GENERAL ment. Campbellsport - Dan Heisdorf 920- 9565 or johnsonja@mail milton.k12.wi.us. Dec. 27 & 29, 2007 - Team for varsity 2007 - Matches. Appleton East - Tim Za- 533-4811 ext. 4021 or (3-7) tournament. Blair-Taylor - Gerald Blaha chow 920-832-6208 or [email protected]. (3-9) Sept. 15, 2007 - Teams for JV quad. 608-989-2039 or [email protected]. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-21) Dec. 15, 2007 - Teams for multiple- Oconomowoc - Jason Werchowski Dec. 28-29, 2007 - Team for varsity/JV 2007 - Varsity match. Whitnall - Todd team tournament. Marquette University [email protected]. tournament. DeForest - Mike McHugh 608- Smith 414-525-8540 or tsmith@whit - high School - Dan Hardwick 414-933-7220. (3-21) 842-6651 or mmchugh@de for - nall.com. (3-14) (3-21) Sept. 21-22, 2007 - Teams for varsity est.k12.wi.us. (3-15) Dec. 15, 2007 - Teams for 12-team dual 8-team invitational (3 games). Boys Volleyball Jan. 3, 4, 5, 2008 - Varsity/JV game. meet tournament. Waukesha West - Dale Oconomowoc - Jason Werchowski Northland Pines - Rick Waski 715-479-6286 DATE SPECIFIC Van Keuren 262-970-4091 or Jason.werchow [email protected]. or [email protected]. (3-9) (3-21) Sept. 25, 2007 - Team for varsity quad. [email protected]. (3-9) GENERAL Sept. 22, 2007 - Varsity team for Westosha - Kris Allison 262-843-2321 ext. Dec. 15, 2007 - Teams for JV invita- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games Grafton - tional. Grafton - Mike Dodge 262-370-1419 round-robin invitational. Elkhorn - Dean 245 or Allison@west osha.k12.wi.us. (3-15) Bob Maronde 262-376-5790 or or [email protected]. (3-7) Wilson 262-723-4920 ext. 1619 or GENERAL [email protected]. (3-21) Jan. 12, 2008 - Varsity team for tourna- [email protected]. (3-16) 2007-08 - Berth in tournament. Madi- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Brodhead ment. Manawa - Scott Hahn 920-596-2238 Sept. 29, 2007 - JV team for round- son Memorial - Tim Ritchie 608-663-6079. - Chris Medenwaldt 608-897-2184 ext. 220 ext. 1253. (3-9) robin invitational. Elkhorn - Dean Wilson (3-21) or [email protected]. (3- Jan. 12, 2008 - Teams for 2-pool, 6- 262-723-4920 ext. 1619 or humpla@elk - 2007-08 - Berth in varsity tournament. 14) person scramble. Milwaukee Hamilton - horn.k12.wi.us. (3-16) Varsity matches. Appleton East - Tim Za- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV game. The Hope Craig Belcher 414-327-9352 or Oct. 6, 2007 - Team for varsity tourna- chow 920-832-6208 or School - Katie Huebner 414-264-4476 or [email protected]. (3-15) ment (3 games). Appleton East - Tim Za- [email protected]. (3-21) [email protected]. (3-14) Jan. 12, 2008 - Varsity team for 16- chow 920-832-6208 or 2007-08 - Teams for varsity, JV or var- 2007-08 - Varsity/JV game. Southern team invitational. Peshtigo - Chad Sodini zachow [email protected]. (3-21) sity reserve meet (any dates except Sept. Door - Luke Goral - 920-825-7333 ext. 406. 715-582-3711 ext. 1140. (3-14) 25). Racine St. Catherine’s - Jeff Tarkowski Oct. 11, 2007 - Varsity/JV games. Muk- [email protected]. (3-14) Jan. 12, 2008 - Berth in tournament. wonago - Toby Ackerman 262-363-6217 or 262-632-2785 ext. 419 or jtarkow - 2007-08 - Varsity/JV games. Milwaukee See Games Wanted, page 7 [email protected]. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-19) South - Dave Cunningham 414-902-8380 ▼ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 7

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Sauk Prairie - Aaron Braund 608-643-5906 or [email protected]. (3-16) GENERAL tional (2 games). Newman Catholic or [email protected]. (3-9) May 25-26, 2007 - Varsity teams for 2007 - Berths in weekend tournaments (Wausau) - Joshua Kubly 715-845-8274 or Jan. 12, 2008 - Varsity team for invita- tournament. West Bend West - Dan Retzki (Apr. 28, May 4 and 19). Shorewood - Bill [email protected] (3-14) tional. New London - Stephanie Hauser 262-335-5608 or dretzki@west- Haury 414-961-6951 or bhaury@shore- Apr. 21, 2007 - Team for 8-team invita- 920-982-8420 ext. 1004 or bend.k12.wi.us. (3-21) wood.k12.wi.us. (3-21) tional. Kaukauna - Dan Karius 920-759- 2007 - JV or freshman matches. East [email protected]. (2-27) GENERAL 6154 or [email protected]. Jan. 26, 2008 - Teams for JV 6-person 2007 - Freshmen games. Milton - Jim Troy - Paul Kielas 262-642-6760 ext. 236 or (3-7) round robin tournament. Milwaukee Hamil- Johnson 608-868-9565 at johnson ja@mail- [email protected]. (3-19) May 5, 2007 - Teams for JV/varsity re- ton - Craig Belcher 414-327-9352 or milton.k12.wi.us. (3-19) 2007 - Varsity or JV games. Southern serve meet. Marquette - Dave Frank 920- Door - Luke Goral 920-825-7333 ext. 406. [email protected]. (3-15) 2007 - Varsity game. Mount Horeb - Dan 583-3338. (3-7) (3-14) GENERAL Grady 608-437-2400 ext. 2154 or grady- 2007 - Varsity games or berth in tour- Track & Field 2007-08 - Varsity/JV/frosh meet. [email protected]. (3-15) nament. Lomira - Angie Litterick 920-269- Menomonee Falls - Jim McMahon mcma- 2007 - Varsity/JV scrimmage. Phelps - DATE SPECIFIC 4396 ext. 230 or [email protected]. (3-9) George Strick 715-547-3147. (3-7) Apr. 26, 2007 - Team for varsity co-ed alitterick@lom ira.k12.wi.us. (3-7) 2007-08 - Dual (2-year contract, if pos- 2008 - Varsity/JV games. Algoma - Eric invitational. Crivitz - Mike Vesperman 715- 2007 - Frosh games. Hartford - Ron sible). Cedar Grove - Josh Ketterhagen 920- Nelson 920-487-7001 ext. 2209 or enel- 927-3894 or 715-854-2721 ext. 319 or Schlitt 262-670-3200 ext. 228 or 668-8686 ext. 552 or [email protected]. (3-9) [email protected]. (3-7) [email protected]. (3-15) [email protected]. (3-9) Boys Golf Apr. 27, 2007 - Co-ed varsity team for 2007-08 - Varsity dual meets. Markesan Softball invitational. Reedsburg - Bryan Yager 608- DATE SPECIFIC - Kevin Wopat 920-398-2373 ext. 1346 or DATE SPECIFIC 524-4327 ext. 1104 or [email protected]. (3-7) Apr. 16, 2007 - Teams for invitational. May 5, 2007 - Teams for varsity invita- [email protected]. (3-21) 2007-08 - Team for varsity dual. Cambridge - Anneke Holzapfel 608-423- May 7, 2007 - Team for varsity invita- 3261 ext. 3148 or tional. Oakfield - Dave Cohen 920-583- Weyauwega-Fremont - Matt Wilbert 920- tional. Watertown - John Kasha 920-262- [email protected]. (3-14) 3141 or [email protected]. (3-21) 867-2148 ext. 312 or mwilbert@wegafre- 7502 or [email protected]. GENERAL mont.k12.wi.us. (3-7) (3-16) Girls Soccer 2007 - Freshmen games. Campbellsport May 8, 2007 - Teams for co-ed invita- SPRING DATE SPECIFIC - Kurt Parker 920-533-4811 ext. 2100 or tional. Colfax - Tim Goers 715-497-8404 or Baseball May 7-10, 2007 - Varsity game. Kettle [email protected]. (3-19) Moraine Lutheran - Len Collyard 262-677- 2007 - JV games. Johnson Creek - Ken [email protected]. (3-9) DATE SPECIFIC 4051 or [email protected]. (3-21) Johnson 920-699-4679. (3-14) May 11, 2007 - Co-ed teams for varsity invitational. Hartford - Ron Schlitt 262-670- Apr. 7, 2007 - Teams for varsity/JV May 11-12, 2007 - Team for 8-team 2008 - Varsity/JV games. Algoma - Eric 3200 ext. 228 or [email protected]. (3- scrimmage. Johnson Creek - Ken Johnson varsity tournament. Milwaukee Lutheran - Nelson 920-487-7001 ext. 2209 or enel- 920-699-4679. (3-14) Matt Pankow 414-462-6000 or mpan - [email protected]. (3-7) 7) May 17, 2007 - Team for 8-team tour- [email protected]. (3-14) Boys Tennis May 11, 2007 - team for varsity co-ed nament (all levels). Varsity at Watertown, May 12, 2007 - Team for 3-game tour- invitational. Delavan-Darien - Wayne Fell DATE SPECIFIC JV at Wisconsin Lutheran and freshmen at nament. Kiel - Michael Nate 920-894-5197 262-728-2642 ext. 4451 or Oconomowoc. Becky Blank 262-375-3849 or [email protected]. (3-7) Apr. 24, 2007 - Team for 4-team invita- [email protected]. (2-27) ✢ Tennis Interpretations QUESTION: During a dual meet that QUESTION: Can JV players now accept child in our community? season shall not be permitted to involves both a varsity and a JV compe- verbal and hand signal advice from their INTERPRETATION: No, WIAA Sr. coach that student other than during tition, can two coaches instruct the var- school’s designated coach? High School Handbook, Rules of Eli- the designated school season and sity team and two coaches instruct the JV INTERPRETATION: Yes, WIAA gibility, Article IV-Amateur Status, Board of Control approved coach team? Tennis Season Regulations, 15, c., Section 1, 2), a., “A student may be contact days in the summertime. INTERPRETATION: Yes, following (4), page 37, indicates, “JV players employed (but not self-employed) Board of Control approved summer- discussions of the WIAA Tennis while playing in a JV competition on a part-time basis as an instructor time coach contact is as follows: Coaches Advisory Committee meet- may accept verbal and hand signal on the playgrounds, game official, c. Coaching contact beyond the ing in November of 2005, the Com- advice from their school’s desig- lifeguard, etc. A country club can five unrestricted days is permitted to mittee unanimously approved of nated coach only. The designated also employ a student to be an in- continue throughout the summer- allowing two coaches per level to be coach is allowed on the court as structor. The fundamental issue here time (when school is not in session) used. This allows two coaches to in- identified by current rules.” is that the student-athlete is not al- in the sports of baseball, cross coun- struct a varsity team and two QUESTION: Can a female foreign ex- lowed to be self-employed. try, golf, gymnastics, softball, swim- coaches to instruct JV teams when change student who is a junior at our QUESTION: I run my own summer ming and diving, tennis, track and varsity and JV competitions are tak- high school hit with the boy’s tennis team tennis camps as a tennis coach and field and wrestling, in accordance ing place at the same time. this spring? would like to employ one of my players with the Bylaws and as described in Coaches should indicate to oppos- INTERPRETATION: No, female as my assistant. Is this legal? Section 2-A and C-1) of this section. ing schools who the designated tennis players are not allowed to INTERPRETATION: Yes, using the The fundamental issue of this rule coaches will be for each team. It is practice and/or compete with boy’s language found above, employing a is that if a coach works with varsity possible for the coaches designated tennis teams in the spring of the player to assist a coach during the (varsity, varsity reserve, JVa, JVb, for the varsity competition to be the year. Similarly, boys are not able to summer period is allowable. This is JVc, sophomore) athletes during the same coaches designated to provide practice or compete with girl’s teams allowed as long as the player is an school year, out-of-season, they are instruction to the JV players. during the fall season. This is due to employee of the coach’s business NOT able to coach varsity level pro- The designated coaches must be the definition of these seasons as and coaching contact does not take grams during the WIAA regular or under contract with the school as found in the WIAA Season Regula- place outside of the season during tournament series seasons. If fresh- tennis coaches. Improper use of the tions and the school can not make the school year. men have been instructed by a coach coaching privilege could result in opportunities available outside the QUESTION: Can a community member during the school year, out-of- dismissal of those coaching privi- season. Swimming, soccer and golf come in and coach/instruct for more than season, that coach is not able to leges and/or disqualification of the are other sports with split seasons one day? work with the freshmen team. player. Parents are not allowed to where these rules apply. INTERPRETATION: School tennis QUESTION: A coach from my area and coach while players are on the court. QUESTION: Can a female who is a teams can have a “special guest” I were having a discussion about out-of- QUESTION: Does a conference tourna- senior act as our manager for the tennis provide instruction/advice/clinic for season contact rules. He was asking if it ment count as one of the 14 maximum team and practice with our boy’s tennis one day and one day only. Any in- was OK for a coach to play with (on the allowed meets during the WIAA tennis team? structor, clinician, volunteer, etc. same tennis court) but not coach his regular season? INTERPRETATION: One exception who provides instruction/ad - players. I told him that it was not allowed INTERPRETATION: Yes, WIAA to the rule identified above is that vice/clinics for more than one day is in any way during the school year (non- Tennis Season Regulations, 6., b., WIAA Rules do not prevent is a sen- a coach. Once instruction takes place summer). However, I could not find a page 36, “Conference tournament ior girl who has completed her girl’s for more than one day, that individ- specific statement of that in the WIAA must be included in count of regular tennis eligibility from hitting with ual is no longer allowed to have con- Bylaws or Sport Regulation book. I’m season maximums.” the boy’s team. tact with high school tennis players pretty sure I am right about there being In addition, WIAA Tennis Season A senior girl can be a team man- outside of the regular season and al- no contact of any form during the school Regulations, 6., f., page 36, further ager for the boy’s tennis team in the lowed summer period. year and outside of the season. Am I indicates, “Conference meets count spring. In most cases, girls who are QUESTION: I am a varsity coach and right? Where can I look to find the writ- as one multiple-school meet toward team managers are only allowed to have just gotten a job at a local racket ten statement of this rule? a school’s maximum allowed provide water and towels for prac- club. When can I have contact with my INTERPRETATION: First, you are meets.” tice. In this case, since this young players outside of the season? correct, coaches are not allowed to Tennis coaches are encouraged to lady is a senior and her high school INTERPRETATION: WIAA Rules of have contact outside of the season send a copy of their 2006 tennis eligibility has ended, she does have Eligibility, Article VI-Nonschool Par- of play, during the school year in schedule to Tom Shafranski, WIAA more latitude. ticipation, Section 2-Out-of-Season, tennis. The best language for this Assistant Director and Tennis Liaison QUESTION: Can a tennis player pro- A., 3) The person who will be coach- can be found in WIAA Rules at a for review. vide lessons on their own to a young ing a student in the following school See Tennis Interp., page 13 ▼ Page 8 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

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Dave Anderson

Residence & Transfer - a student is afforded the potential for inter- I encourage you to visit our home page sponsored/recognized sport; just like rodeo, scholastic eligibility - in the district where (wiaawi.org). Pull down on the Regulations skiing, snowmobile racing, bass pro fishing, Q.: We have students who started out the year his/her parents reside. We recognize homeless icon and click on Eligibility Q/A. You will find a lumberjack events, e.g. There are a number of here at our school, then transferred to a different families - and will of course provide relief to volume of amateur status related questions students who compete and win cash and/or high school, and now has transferred back to us. Ar- children whose families are homeless. Stu- and interpretations. For some of your ques- merchandise prizes in all of these – sports – ticle II, Section 3, A(5) of the WIAA Handbook (page dents placed into foster care are also regularly tions: A student can be employed and paid for who are still afforded eligibility for school 33) says "a student who transfers more than once provided relief. From this limited description it their work. They can not be self-employed as sports at WIAA member schools. If bowling in any given school year shall be ineligible for all in- does not appear this circumstance fits any of an athlete (giving private lessons, e.g.). Would ever becomes a WIAA sponsored school sport terscholastic competition for the remainder of that the situations described above. strongly recommend an hourly or per job wage – or if your son took up golf (which is a WIAA school year." Does this ineligibility apply to all levels Q.: A student started here in X this year as a sen- rather than apparel. There are numbers of stu- recognized sport) he could still bowl or golf – of competition, or is it possible for the student to ior. He played on the football team. In mid-Decem- dents who appear in catalogs without any peril but would then no longer be able to accept, re- gain non-varsity eligibility for this spring? The first ber he moved from his mother's home to his father's what-so-ever. They appear in flannel shirts, ceive or direct to another – cash and/or mer- student transferred looking for a higher level of ac- home and went to school in Y. He did not play sports cords and back packs...NEVER appearing as an chandise awards. At present, there is no harm ademic challenge. After attending there for about in Y and did not get in any trouble. He had a change athlete. Appearing/being identified as an ath- if he bowls with you – and ‘wins.’ four weeks, the student found he was missing too of heart in mid-January and came back to his mother lete may be conveyed in a variety of ways...by many things about our school, and transferred back. Competition & Practice and to X. His main intention was to graduate with text, by apparel, by props, e.g. Our member’s He did not participate in any sports while away. He Q.: Last year, I wrote the WIAA regarding my his friends. He has been in X for all of his school-age rules prevent athletes from ‘appearing as an is a sophomore. The second student was required to concern that players and fans were subject to prayer years. He is interested in running track for his last athlete, being identified as an athlete,’ etc. leave because of a disciplinary policy violation, and prior to a WIAA tournament game at a private school semester in school. It is my understanding that he is Last thing I would point out is that the amateur then requested reinstatement after attending at our prior to our national anthem. In that setting, there eligible because he started in X and thus did not lose status rule is the same at member middle sister school for a period of time. Her request was was no way of escaping participation in the over- his eligibility in X. He spent 3-4 weeks in Y total. Is schools as it is at the senior high – difference is granted. She did not participate in sports while away. crowded gym and players were subjected to partici- this an accurate assessment of the transfer rule? that a number of middle schools are not mem- She is a junior. pation whether they wanted to or not. No warning A.: You have accurately stated the interpre- bers of the WIAA. In those situations – techni- A.: If all schools indicate "no objections" on was given and even if it was would a player who is tation of the residence/transfer provision cally then – WIAA rules have no controlling the transfer student form, both of these stu- of a different religion or no religion be subjected to which applies to this situation. ROE Article II- authority. dents could be provided non-varsity opportu- embarrassment or ridicule if they walked out? I 1-A3 (paraphrase) indicates in situations in- Q.: I have a question regarding college visits for nities this spring. The 'suspended' student strongly objected to this practice and the WIAA as- volving divorce - where ever the student athletes. I have three athletes going to look at a col- scenario is not - always - seen as a 'double' sured me that this was not an acceptable practice. begins the school year, that is where they have lege for baseball. The college coach invited the high transfer. E.g., if student begins at School A, Last night at another private school, fans and players anchored their eligibility for the rest of the school boys to come to a practice and actually prac- transfers to B and then transfers to C, this is were once again subjected to the practice of com- school year. This student was not eligible when tice with the college team. Is this against WIAA clearly and always a double transfer situation. munity prayer prior to our National Anthem. In a he went to Y. Indications are that he partici- rules? If student begins at A, transfers to B (does not crowded gym when players nor patrons had any pated in no sports while attending there and no A.: Not a WIAA concern. Could be an NCAA establish eligibility and/or compete at 'B') and choice but to be subjected to the religious practice it waiver was requested or provided. The student concern - you will want to confirm or get in returns to A - that is where her eligibility was is more like forced prayer. How can anyone walk out might have left X - but his eligibility never did. writing from HC or AD that would have no ad- initially established and still remains. In a without prior notification of a prayer? Is it right that The only school he can be eligible at is X - un- verse effect on NCAA Eligibility - or go to manner of speaking, “eligibility never left A.” an announcer tells a citizen they have to stand, re- less a complete/total move of parent and/or a NCAA.org. Q.: A student, currently a sophomore, is consid- move their cap and acknowledge a religious believe waiver is provided. Q.: Our boys basketball team has been asked to ering school choice options in regards to attending different than their own? Obviously, after last year Q.: Fill me in on how the new transfer rule will sign some basketballs for the Childrens Miracle Net- our school next school year. Scenario #1 - Student there was nothing done about subjecting citizens affect home school students who enroll for the first work and for a basketball booster club fund raiser. completes the school choice paperwork knowing that and players attending a basketball game from forced time in a school. We have two kids who will be jun- These balls would be raffled or auctioned. Can our attending a day of practice or a day of school will set prayer. Is it the policy of the WIAA to continue to iors next year that have enrolled for next year. They student-athletes sign basketballs for these types of his eligibility at that school for the remainder of the allow hosting religious/private schools to humiliate have been home schooled throughout their high activities? Of course, they would not receive any- year. Do player/coach summer contact days, as per- or religiously sway visiting players. Apparently this school careers. thing in return. mitted by WIAA, count as a day of practice that de- must be a matter the WIAA approves. As a citizen A.: When the student is enrolled/attending A.: The simple act of signing basketballs and termines the student's eligibility? Does attending and parent of children attending a public high school, and is officially your student(s), you will want the school then giving them in the manner de- summer school, after completing school choice pa- I will be filing a complaint with my school administra- to initiate the waiver process. By virtue of scribed, would not in/of itself automatically be perwork, have any weight in determining eligibility? tors about what our children are being subjected to being assigned junior status (typically associ- construed as an endorsement of a business, Scenario #2 - Student attends our school for his jun- with this practice. What basically upsets me is that I ated with 5th or 6th semester student status) goods or service. If school administration ior year, then does not complete school choice pa- was assured by the WIAA that issue was going to be fundamental rule will initially be applied. Par- wished to approve/allow, we would see no ob- perwork for his senior year and returns to his former addressed. When combining private and public ents will provide documentation explaining cir- vious peril. school to finish high school. Will this make him inel- schools those participants from the public schools cumstances of ‘transfer’, in detail. Your school Q.: Two local golf teaching instructors are offer- igible for his senior year at the neighboring school should be assured of separation from religious prac- as a member has authority to request relief on ing a clinic for coaches and athletes. They have indi- based on the new transfer rules? tices. behalf of one of your students. cated that the athletes and the coaches can get a A.: 1) Would advise caution in this area. If A.: The issue has been addressed - and we Q.: I understand starting in the 2007-08 school special price. I assume special price isn’t allowable student were to attend your summer programs will continue to remind and work with our year that if you transfer to a different school after for athletes unless they provide/open this price to all and then decide he wanted to stay at his previ- members. WIAA Tournament Policies con- your second year you have to sit out a year of ath- interested attendees. ous school - could get muddy based on prohibi- tained in the Senior High Handbook will con- letics. I live in a school district that has just an- A.: If businesses like this are willing to lis- tion of recruiting / try-outs, sort of tinue to identify that the public address system nounced that they plan on cutting all athletics for the ten, we always try to sell/encourage what we perspective. Student should determine where may only be used for announcements neces- 2008-09 year. Does that rule apply when your school believe is a better idea - to advertise ‘student’ they wish to attend and if it's at your school, system drops athletics. To me it should be waived in discounts/prices (better for business too in sary for the administration of the tournaments. ought to commit to it there. Otherwise, would a case like that. long run, if you want to attract more/most Q.: If we have one game yet to fill on our base- recommend not including this student in sum- A.: The transfer rule will be applied to all possible customers). It is ‘better from an eligi- ball schedule, and we want to play a team that has mer opportunities until they actually have a transfers that take place after a students 4th bility perspective, too. The ‘down side’ of sug- their scrimmage available (but 20 games on sched- class schedule and attend first day of fall prac- consecutive semester. The new rule does con- gesting athlete discounts is it creates and then ule), can we play them if we count that as a game tice and/or first day of class. 2) Yes - ineligible tain a waiver provision. When documented, ex- perpetuates sometimes incomplete informa- and they count it as a scrimmage? The reason we for one calendar year upon returning to school tenuating circumstances exist and/or when a tion leading to - misunderstanding that ulti- can't count it as a scrimmage, is that we have a of residence. student must transfer for reasons of home-life mately/eventually lead to - a violation. scrimmage scheduled already for March 24. Will this Q.: I have a question in regards to high school betterment, there is potential for relief. The However, so long as ‘every kid’ in school can work? eligibility in regards to private schools. Can a student authority to evaluate a situation such as you go out for your golf team...and so long as every A.: You could scrimmage this club – but not live in a city (A) which offers a private high school at- describe, in light of the new transfer rule and kid who goes out for golf can get this discount ‘play’/compete against them in a game. A tend a different private school located in a different to determine whether relief is to be provided – in a manner of speaking/interpreting – the school can always ‘burn’ one of their allowed city (B) even though family lives in city (A). must rest with the elected, Board of Control of ‘benefit’ IS available to any/every kid in season maximum games in order to pick up an- A.: Yes. Only WIAA requirement relating to the WIAA and it would be addressed by them school. They just need to go out for golf to get what you describe is that student must live other scrimmage. However if it counts as a at the time such events come to fruition. Since it (same interp as for ‘shoe discounts’ and the game for one, it must count as a game for both. full-time with parents/primary residence. Stu- this is a new provision we do not have past like). If the discount were only available to dent would need to commute from home. Q.: Our fast-pitch softball team has not sched- Board action to cite for you and we are not able ‘varsity players’ e.g., - a problem. Now it’s a uled a scrimmage this season. We have talked about Q.: Student from another school left and went to ‘performance based benefit’, only available if I to speculate on what position and perspective putting together an alumni game in place of a scrim- a foster home due to his mom being a drug addict. they might ultimately come to on this topic. make varsity...and as such, an amateur status mage. If I understand the rule, this would be accept- He didn't like the foster home and left and is living problem. Be mindful of coaching contact re- Amateur Status able, but it would count as our maximum allowable with his girlfriend, and girlfriend's parents. He is 18 strictions. If this affair takes place once the Q.: There is a local company that asks for kids to one scrimmage game? If some past alumni are cur- years of age and wants to participate on the track school season is underway, no problem at all. be models for athletic shoes and clothing. They are team. I guess he feels he is homeless and is 18. Of If held prior to the start of the season, would rently playing at the college level, would they be al- paid for being the models. Sometimes they receive course, we need to let him come to school, but ath- recommend different time slots for students lowed to play by WIAA rules? This game would be the clothing that they wear for being part of the letics is a totally different situation, and I tried to ex- and adults. played "in season" (after March 12). plain that to him. I'm trying to proceed through the photo shoot. My question is would this make them Q.: My son plays on JV basketball, and varsity A.: An alumni game must count as one of Section 5–Waivers. He will not be able to get a letter ineligible when they become high school athletes? baseball, and now that he is 16, he would like to your Season Game Maximums. See Handbook from mom. I'm working on a letter from the social Does this make them ineligible when they are part of bowl with me next year. I was informed by our – Bylaws, Art. II, Section 5E note (p. 27). worker who he disconnected from because of mov- the photo shoot at any age? Middle school and league president that this may affect his ability to Q.: Is it OK to have the first five days of baseball ing out of the foster home. The social worker will younger? Reason I ask is because I have a son who participate in school sports on the varsity level as practice, with the fifth day having a morning practice only write a letter about his family situation if he I would like to have be a part of the photo shoot but there is a payout at the end of the year. This is a and a scrimmage with another school in the signs a release form. I will also have his girlfriend's I don't want to cause him to be ineligible when he weekly league that you pay to be in. At the end of evening? Since it is our spring break that week, we mom write a letter. Also, he will write a letter as to becomes a high school athlete or even when he is in the season, there is money paid out to each team. can easily do two practices on some of those days. his history and how he ended up where he is. If I re- middle school. Example: Last year, after 33 weeks our team got A.: No, sorry. Spring Season Regulations ceive all this info, I will then write a letter to support A.: We are very familiar with the business $125 back at the end. This money was divided up Page 3-4 - Article #3b: "The first five DAYS of his eligibility here. Is there anything else I need to you are referring to. There is a considerable between seven bowlers on our team, based on the practice may not involve a team from outside do? history of suspensions associated with stu- number of games bowled. If we excluded my son in the school." Even if you had two-a-days all this payout would he be eligible to continue in school A.: You are on the right path. However, un- dents who they’ve employed being found to be week and had 10 practices in, earliest you less there is documentation from parent(s) and in violation of our member’s amateur status sports? could scrimmage another team would be day from foster home parents student chose to rules. This has not happened in all cases where A.: The actual amateur status text our mem- six. leave, and some detailed documentation from students have been employed – but enough bers have in place provides that: A student Q.: I will likely have an academically ineligible sending school and social worker – this is not that I would encourage you to speak with your shall be an amateur in all WIAA recognized player to start semester two. A 15-day school day likely to be able to be approved at the execu- high school AD. In addition, please refer to our sports – in order to compete in any WIAA rec- count takes the ensuing suspension past our first re- tive staff level. As an aside, where does father Rules At A Glance document to help under- ognized sport. (paraphrase) Handbook, p. 34, live? As you know - “whether an adult or not” stand our membership rules (See III-C). Also, Art. IV. At present, bowling is not a WIAA See Eligibility Q & A, page 9 ▼ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 9

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▼ Continued from page 8 gional game. If we advance, will he become eligible Sports Center. Do we forward a formal letter asking teams playing in a spring league on Sundays from a opportunity. If that is the case - Bylaws II and after the 15 days, a game heading into or during the for permission to attend this event? football team playing in a) a 7-on-7 passing league Rules of Eligibility as outlined in Art. VI – for tournament? In that case my understanding is if A.: Yes. And actually, the info you’ve already in the summer, a basketball team playing in a sum- “acceptable non-school programs” – must be you're ineligible for any tournament game it carries provided is much of the essential information mer league, or b) a soccer team playing in an indoor considered. Acceptable non-school programs through the entire series. you need, just add the dates and opponents. league during the school year. may not be exclusive/exclusionary...based on A.: YES, he could potentially rejoin your Lastly, look over Bylaws, Art. II, Sect. 5-F, and A.: a) The members through their votes and school and/or team status. 2. Open Gyms – team yet during the tournaments (on the 16th look at the specifics of the event at the Cocoa the Board of Control - on their actions have in most typically are made known to the student scheduled school day). NOTE: Do not automat- Center. In order to determine if the event the past 3-5 years taken steps to liberalize population via school announcement. ically associate academic eligibility and even would require National Federation summer contact and related interpretations. Look over Rules At A Glance – the descrip- ‘ejection by playing rule’ in the same light as approval/sanctioning. If the make-up of this However, despite the fact that our members tion of Open Gym we think is very clear. Again, the very specific CODE OF CONDUCT provision event appears to meet the specs in 5F1&2, have relaxed summertime opportunities – con- it does not appear that what is described above you are referencing. In both academic eligibil- then ask the organizers if they have sought NF siderably, there have been no changes in the is Open Gym. That you have brought this ques- ity as well as in playing rule disqualifications, a sanctioning and/or already been approved. text or interpretations addressing during the tion to us – suggests you are concerned for the student is able to eventually return to the tour- Q.: My track coach works at our middle school as school year. b) A member school can only same. Strategies for advertising this non- nament series – by WIAA provisions.* First, a teacher. He has some students that would like to sponsor one baseball (or soccer, etc.) opportu- school opportunity might best be patterned you will want to check with your AD and double come up and practice with the high school track nity per school year – winter or spring (Bylaws after other non-school programs. Look to how check your school's code. The WIAA does not team one or two days a week. I was wondering if Art. II). Further, our member’s Rules of Eligi- park and rec, YMCA’s, country clubs, fitness look upon academic ineligibility and even a this could take place or if we would be breaking bility describe “an acceptable non-school pro- clubs and other non-school providers advertise playing rule disqualification as one-in-the- WIAA policy. gram as one which is not limited to students their programming. same as a behavioral code of conduct violation A.: Allowing middle school students from based on school and/or team status.” Legiti- Coach Contact and suspension. If you review the Sr. High w/in your district (in multi-school districts it mate, non-school programs and opportunities Q.: A question for you that I did not know the an- Handbook on pps. 35/36 and then p. 39 you ought to be from your "feeder" school) to prac- can be provided without any peril what-so- swer to and could not locate in WIAA literature. Can will see the academic eligibility text and re- tice w/ your HS team has not been considered ever. In addition, coaches may not have con- the football coach compile a quarterly newsletter for quirements and notice the code of conduct text a violation. Keep in mind - there are always tact outside the season, with students they will the team? It would contain no instruction, no plays, and requirements are completely different "rippling-out effects" of this consideration/de- be coaching in the next school season (there no audibles, etc. Only schedules, reminders, fund chapters within WIAA provisions. The player cision. It will eventually impact across all sport are a couple of summertime exceptions and ex- raiser information, important meeting dates, school disqualification text is found in the Winter Sea- programs..it will impact upon parents and kids ceptions for students still in elementary/mid- tips, etc. son Regulations. From that perspective then who are already in HS (who will feel the "writ- dle school, you will want to be familiar with, as A.: On the surface and as described, I see no (the WIAA’s), an ineligible player – as a result ing's on the wall for their child) and it will af- well). And finally, schools may have no in- obvious red flags or peril in this. of academics and/or playing rule – might be al- fect the parents of the middle schoolers who do volvement of any kind in students’ non-school Q.: I just heard that there is a rule change allow- lowed to return to tournament competition not have the "same chance" as the most tal- pursuits. You may wish to see Art. I of the ing coaches to participate with their athletes in out- upon meeting requirements/restoring status ented - those who get invited to attend. Sub- Rules At A Glance – See again, second para- of-season “open gyms”. I understand no “coaching” of “academically eligible” and/or missing the sequently, this should be a decision made at graph; also Art. II A, C and D. contact is still the rule but specifically as it relates to next game due to ejection by playing rule, so administrative levels. Q.: Are basketball teams allowed to assemble tennis, can I play with one of my players out-of- sea- long as a school’s own code does not prevent Q.: A club at school wants to have a community and play in a fall basketball league as long as the son? This has never come up before, but I would like the return. Some school’s will not allow return track relay meet combining middle school athletes, school coach is not coaching them? a clarification before it does. to tournament competition if one or more se- high school athletes and community members. Can A.: Non-school providers can schedule their A.: In order to be thorough and clear, there ries contests are missed – for any reason. That it be held during the season? Can the HS athletes opportunities – as they wish and determine. If are several possible responses to the question sort of perspective and more strict standards – compete if it is held during the season? Outside the you are asking – whether school basketball as posed: In the summer, yes! Tennis coaches are entirely within a member school’s authority season? (Note: our middle school is not in the WIAA teams can assemble and play during the school are still permitted to have coach contact in the to adopt – and must be adhered to, if adopted. and it would not exceed the 20 meet maximum for year but outside the school season, I must di- summertime in non-school settings above and For that reason, my first direction to you was the HS.) rect you to consider current Bylaws and Rules beyond the five unrestricted contact days. Dur- to check with your AD and review your own A.: Yes - during the school track season, of Eligibility that indicate no group or team re- ing the school year – outside the school season school’s code as a starting point. schools may sponsor track meets - up to the semble the school’s team practicing/compet- – in a local tournament, or other non-school Q.: With school days being cancelled because of maximums identified in the Spring Season Reg- ing outside the season – and protect your event, e.g., outside of a school sponsored Open weather, can we count the days the students were ulations. Your HS athletes may participate in school and team. Gym environment – NO! In school sponsored out as part of the 15 school days required for aca- season, in age and grade appropriate competi- Q.: Can a track athlete compete in a marathon Open Gyms, coaches are now able to recreate demic eligibility? tion as designated in ROE Art. I, Sect. 4. Out- during the season without sacrificing eligibility if this along with students. Given that determination A.: Yes. A scheduled day of instruction may side the season - Advise caution. If event is race does not exceed her 20 allowed meets? If not, as made by the Board of Control and only from be counted even though the day was cut short school sponsored - outside of designated could she compete up until the date of the that perspective, the response to the question or cancelled. school season, students with past status in marathon, then quit the team? could be - ‘yes.’ The new interpretation does Q.: If my AD gives a student who has transferred sport who still have remaining eligibility (un- A.: Simple answer’s “no” - As a result of non not alter or affect any other interpretation re- to my school a permit to practice, what are my re- derclassmen) SHOULD NOT participate. school competition restrictions. WIAA has no lating to coaching contact – it only addresses sponsibilities regarding determination of eligibility? authority or provision on when students quit a Open Gyms. Most coaches in my area assume that once an ath- Participation Issues team – except that if a student quits and takes Q.: I have a question about the amount of time a Q.: I coach a high school team and was recently lete has been given a permit to practice, they are el- part in non-school competition, they are ineli- student can be in Youth Options and be eligible for asked to coach a local club team. The only player igible. Unfortunately, the three public high schools in gible if they rejoin the school team. sports. If they are enrolled at our school but spend that plays for both teams is my sister. I know that town are either not on the same page or are not en- Q.: We recently had a coach pass away from can- the majority or all of the day at Youth Options pro- coaching my own children would be safe and was forcing policies in the same manner. My AD told me cer. In an effort to honor that coaches memory we grams are they eligible to play sports under WIAA? wondering if that carries for family in general or only this morning that all athletes are currently eligible are organizing a team to participate in the Sole A.: Youth options is addressed in Handbook, children. until the end of the third quarter, regardless of their Burner (a fun run in which all proceeds go to the Rules of Eligibility, Art. V, Section 2A-5. The an- A.: Thanks for checking. As your note indi- semester grades. This sounds very fishy to me. I American Cancer Society). We have students at our swer to your questions is "Potentially - YES." cates you know - "Parents" are always able to would like clarification ASAP because I will not allow school that would like to participate. Some of these Key is not how much time is spent on - or off - coach their children. This exception to coach- any athlete who is failing more than one class to athletes run on the track team and the Sole Burner your high school campus, but rather that 100 ing contact has needed to be very 'literal' and compete. takes place during the track season. Can they partic- percent of the instructional day has been pro- does not/has not extended to siblings, rela- A.: You are going to need to ask your own ipate? grammed/directed by your school AND that tives or others. building AD to clarify for you the status of your A.: For those student’s who are on a the course/instructional load is defined as Q.: I just have a general question. As the head athletes on this one. Evidently you are unclear school’s track team and in season - ‘No’ – not meeting your full-time student load. Student boys' freshmen basketball coach, can I coach the in- whether eligible to PRACTICE also means eligi- as ‘RUNNERS.’ Most events of this type will must be 'full-time' in order to be eligible. coming freshmen boys in summer league? I was told ble to COMPETE. That is a fair and reasonable have options for WALKERS to enter. Entering Q.: We have a senior daughter who would like to I can do it until July 31. Is this true? question - if you're unclear. Far better to ask and participating as a walker would comply go out for baseball. The question is if our school has A.: In a word - NO. See article I of the Rules and be certain than to forfeit later on. WIAA with WIAA non-school competition provisions. a girls softball team can she go out for baseball? She At A Glance and more on our home page under rules allow a student to practice so long as has played softball the last 3 seasons. Kids could take part as walkers with out eligi- Regulations Icon. See Eligibility Q/A. they have a physical on file, parental permis- A.: WIAA Rules would not prevent this. bility peril of any kind. Q.: I am a privately paid pitching coach. Girls sion, a code signed and an emergency treat- Q.: Can an athlete compete in both track at the Q.: Some parents supervise a voluntary open come to my residence (basement) for pitching help. ment release form. So long as those documents high school and soccer for a travel team? gym on Sunday nights for any school student at the This year, for the first time, I have several high are on file a student can practice - even if they A.: Rules At A Glance, Article III-D ad- local baseball academy. We just want to make sure school pitchers. I am aware of WIAA rules regarding are NOT eligible to compete; due to resi- dresses nonschool competition. The prohibition we are in compliance with WIAA open gym rules. Ba- coaches coaching out-of-season not being permitted dence/transfer, academics, code of conduct, or is sport specific. sically, the parents are supervising the kids and as- to coach in season, and vice-versa. Do I fall under player ejection, e.g. The second ‘part’ inherent Answer to your question, from WIAA per- sisting in putting balls in the machines for the kids. that criterion? Must I withdraw my help during sea- in your question – “eligible until third quarter spective would be, ‘YES.’ The kids hit in the cages and on the tee and some son? Coaching pitching is my only income. If I am grades” – again, only your AD can answer for throw on the side. There is no coaching or instruction unable to work with these girls, my income will be certain. This might be a ‘true’ statement. One Nonschool and kids can come in and out of the cages at their seriously affected. could assume that what is implied – is that all Competition/Participation discretion. After reading the WIAA rules regarding A.: WIAA rules would not prevent students students, even those who may have had more Q.: Is there any restriction that would not allow open gyms, we believe these events are in compli- continuing private skill instruction during the then one failing grade at semester are now all a boy to try out for a summer “teener” league (ba- ance. The only question we have is that we are won- school season. Some schools and/or their passing. Certainly 15 scheduled school days sically the summer baseball most every community dering if these open gyms should be posted at the coaches might not be supportive - but that have easily passed since the semester grading has for 13-18 year olds). The teener league is not would be the coach’s prerogative. See III-D of period, thus all students could have restored high school so that these nights cannot be construed school sponsored and the school WIAA coaches do as being limited to team members only, therefore, Rules At A Glance. their academic eligibility. BUT – only the AD no have anything to do with the summer team. Are causing them to be practices out-of- season. Also, Q.: I am a JV volleyball coach and run a youth can tell you for sure that’s what they mean. there any in-season/out-of-season restrictions? camp (incoming grades 4-9) the second week of Au- would it be okay to have the parents throw batting Q.: Is watching game tape considered a practice A.: To ‘try-out’ for the summer team would gust for our parks and recreation program. My practice or short toss? I know that the WIAA recently day when counting toward six consecutive days of not present a WIAA/eligibility problem. Com- daughter is going to be a sophomore on the H.S. ruled that coaches can now participate, rather than practice? peting for a non-school baseball team while a varsity volleyball team. My question is: Can she still just supervise at open gyms. We do not know, how- A.: NO. Scouting reports, video study, class member of the school’s baseball team and work the camp with me even though contact dates ever, if throwing batting practice would be consid- room review, e.g. are not considered to violate being ‘in-season’ would. Student would be in- end July 31? What if our freshman coach works the ered participation or an activity that the WIAA would the requirement to abstain “ from all physical eligible for remainder of school season. Please camp? activity” as is outlined in this area of the Sea- see IID of the Rules At A Glance and always not allow at an open gym. Can you please clarify: 1. A.: 1. YES - you are always able to have con- son Regulations. discuss this sort of pursuit with school’s AD. Given the way our open gyms are currently set up, tact with your own child...and athletes are able Q.: Our varsity baseball team wishes to travel to Q.: I was discussing a few things with my athletic are they in compliance? 2. Should the open gyms be to be 'employed'...just not self-employed in Florida to participate in a scrimmage and two (2) director and he suggested I contact you for some posted at the high school so all students know they sport skill related business. See Art. I of the non-conference baseball games. The scrimmage and clarification on one of the topics, spring baseball can attend? Rules At A Glance. 2. If frosh coach takes part the games would be played April 1 (scrimmage), 2 leagues (for schools participating in WIAA summer A.: 1. What is described above is not open - they are not able to have contact with incom- (non-conference game) and 3 (non-conference baseball). I understand the WIAA's concern about gym. Open Gym is a school sponsored activity. ing-9th graders - except as part of the five un- game). Our spring break occurs during this time having teams assemble outside of the season. Can Unless you tell me otherwise - It sounds as if frame. The event would be held at the Cocoa Expo you clarify the difference between these baseball there is a nonschool sponsored - ‘private gym’ See Eligibility Q & A, page 10 ▼ Page 10 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

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▼ Continued from page 9 restricted program contact days your head Eligibility/Compliance perspective, I see no does the following count or not. Example: You have structing at their camps - for all students from coach will identify for the volleyball program. peril in the idea. Not much different then a soft an open gym posted. There are cones set up for grades 5-8. However, during the school year, Technically, this coach could still work with drink brand on the score clock. those interested in dribbling around (possible bas- you are not able to have any coaching contact lower grade students (Art. I). If that's your Open Gyms and Camp Issues ketball players?), the pitching machine set up for with students who are already in 9th-12th path, come up with a time schedule or facility those interested in hitting (possible baseball/softball grade - except during the actual school season Effective immediately, the WIAA Board of arrangement that protects the frosh coach players?) and maybe even a blocking/spiking appa- (Mar. 19). Control has approved the following change of from assertion of out-of-season coaching con- ratus for those interested (possible volleyball play- Q.: Two scenarios regarding money for kids who interpretation: “Effective immediately, coaches tact. Having the coach on one side of the net ers?). I have only "heard" of such cases in the can't afford camps. 1. The local tribal council wanting will now be allowed to recreate with student- with a 7th grade group - but the 9th grade conferences & talk isn't always accurate. If all of the to give money for camps to tribal member athletes athletes in out-of-season open gym settings hopefuls on the other side of the net - will not above is set-up for fun & games is it wrong? Or is (open to any tribal member). 2. Character Ed. grant that are purely recreational, i.e., there is no in- render the coach or school - 'bullet proof.' this going over the line, or at least on thin ice? money - also available to any student who shows struction, sport skill demonstration, organized Q.: Our boys' basketball team would like to do a Sometimes ignorance is an excuse and sometimes it need. Would either of these be allowed? What if drills, or resemblance of a practice being con- team camp in North Carolina. Question 1: What are really is for real and education is definitely needed! money was given to family and parent wrote the ducted.” the restrictions for using school vehicles during sum- If you could further clarify, I would greatly appreci- check? 3. Also, one more clarification please, what Q: How can cross country and track coaches in- mer contact time? In the 06-07 Handbook it states ate it. about outside people/sources buying equipment for terpret this new language? this contact period is "without restriction." I assume A.: To preface, WIAA Bylaws and Rules of kids who can't afford it such as padding, helmets, * First, remember that Open Gyms are we are allowed to use school vans if it is during our Eligibility prohibit coaches and schools from shoes, etc., that the school does not provide? ‘school sponsored’ programming made known, five contact days? (If the school allows, of course.) being involved in out-of-season practice A.: 1 & 2. Not allowed. There is always the open and available to any interested student in Question 2: Would simply riding home with the play- with/for student athletes. However, the inter- peril - when something comes to light later on your school’s student population. Open Gyms ers in a van constitute a contact day providing no in- pretation of those provisions have afforded and is painted in most evil of descriptions - may include members of the community. struction is going on? I ask this because it's a 4-day schools the opportunity to sponsor “Open that what seemed to be 'creative' compliance' * Coaches may now run, outside of the sea- camp, and at least three days will be needed for Gyms” for their student population, in any ac- is actually considered to be circumvention and son with students, including members of the transport there and back and there's only five con- tivity, provided they are conducted according not compliance at all. This sort of tidbit usually team even during the school year - outside of tact days. Question 3: I assume riding or driving to the Open Gym guidelines (Art. II-D of Rules creeps up the 'morning of the tournament con- the season. back is OK, otherwise wouldn't it be violating the At A Glance). We think these guidelines are test', unfortunately. Two, more legitimate so- * Coaches should be advised that this must Handbook to, for example, drive your team back on about as clear as anything we’ve written – both lutions: Put on a camp/clinic free to be casual recreational running; morning run, Sunday morning after the state tournament--season in text as well as ‘spirit.’ The simple act of mak- everyone..interested in attending. If a student community run connected to the school’s open has expired, therefore, we shouldn't be transporting ing ‘implements’ available to students in open can't afford the camp, find them a legitimate gym, conditioning for any interested student, athletes. gym in-and-of-itself, has never been a viola- job and pay them..then if they want to go to a e.g. A.: 1) Yes. 2) Yes. In the summer unre- tion. Bats, balls, T’s, shot/disc, hurdles, start- camp, the student can write his/her check and * The opportunity must be voluntary and stricted contact period, travel to/from an ing blocks, and all of the items you identify go. 3. As described, an amateur status viola- may not be restricted to track or cross country event/opportunity must be counted/included above are all categorized as ‘implements’ and tion; career ending. Acceptable alternative: athletes, only. Include any interested student – within the five days. There are no extra travel can be made available, and a simple amount of Donate what’s needed to the school. School same as required in all open gyms. Do not in- days allotted. 3) This is not an accurate inter- operation/safety instruction is reasonable. then owns and issues. clude athletes from other schools. pretation or assumption. The rationale con- (DO remember that batting helmets, catcher’s Q.: Our football coach is taking his freshmen son * Opportunity may not resemble a "prac- veyed for looking upon the school season and equipment - are apparel/protective equipment to a Jeff Trickey camp. Can he transport other kids tice"; e.g., coach with a watch & clipboard, in- associating the school year-season and sum- and may not be issued outside the season – ex- that are going? terval running, taking attendance, posting a mer contact would be ill advised. There are cept in the summer/with School Board ap- A.: No. Not if HS kids. See Rules at at specific/required work out. numbers of elements and interpretations proval.) Glance, Art. I. Review Rules At A Glance text regarding which will be the same – however not all. The As a reasonable and responsible person/su- Q.: I have a question regarding summer volley- Open Gym for additional/specifics about Open summer provision is new...it stands alone as an pervisor – you might also need to consider if ball camps. I would like to have an outside organiza- Gyms. addition the Membership has chosen to allow. allowing the vaulting horse and/or vaulting tion conduct the camp this summer for my girls. We Q.: With the new interpretation of the open gym The summer contact opportunity has it’s own poles, e.g., or certain other implements – in a are not the most affluent of towns and money is policy, in what ways would coaches be able to partic- qualities and characteristics. setting where we may not coach/instruct – is a short for most of my players. Having a camp run ipate in an out-of-season softball open gym? We prudent choice, even though they might be here of this nature would get a bit expensive for the Out-of-Season would like to know so we don't break any rules. permitted. Sometimes that answer might need majority of my players. I was approached by a mem- A.: As framed, it is a broad question. Not Concerns/Equipment to be ‘NO”... Not from a WIAA compliance per- ber of our booster club with an offer to donate some being certain what all takes place in your soft- Q.: My boys soccer players want to organize 'cap- spective – but from a common sense perspec- money towards the camp to offset the cost for the ball open-gym. Please consider the following: tains practice' the week before the season practice tive. Another reason to say “NO” - to an athletes attending. The camp is open to all girls in Nothing has changed with respect to a coach’s starts which means August 6. I seem to remember implement is if your coach is simply not able to our school so it would be a gender specific camp. Is inability to organize, mandate attendance, reading someplace that captains practices are not al- resist from instructing/providing coaching, this a permissible donation that would not violate coach/in struct, demonstrate and/or direct a lowed after July 31. Am I correct? If so where do I feedback, e.g. In that scenario, even though any rules. The money that they would donate would practice, e.g., in an open gym setting. Nothing find this in black and white. FYI these would be true the implement might be ‘OK’, the act/action go directly to the camp coaches and then the cost has changed with respect to the stated philos- captains practices; no coach and volunteer atten- accompanying it’s use is “not in compliance.” for the athletes would be figured out after that de- ophy for Open Gyms. Really, the only element dance. In this case, it’s not the ‘machine’s fault.’ The pending on the number attending. Please advise on which has changed is that prior to this, coaches A.: Find text in the Handbook, p. 38, C-2. "In availability and use of implements is in many this situation and ask any questions you may have of could only supervise Open Gyms. Now, coaches the summer" means when school is not in reg- ways viewed separate from the essential/fun- me as soon as you can. “playing” along with the students – in open ular session. damental requirements for compliance with A.: As described, this would not be a prob- gyms - will not be considered a violation of Most typically from sometime in June, until Open Gym provisions. lem. The cost of the camp will (as understood) Open Gym provisions. That notion and image - fall start up. July 31 - marks the absolute dead- Q.: Is it now acceptable for coaches to pitch bat- be uniformly lessened for any/all interested in of ‘pure play’ - has been a central one in the line for the “unrestricted contact days” allowed ting practice at open gyms? Hitting ground balls to attending. Each student still covers their own deliberations leading to this new interpreta- each program/each summer (from end of multiple kids by a coach or parent would be consid- costs of the camp, what ever they turn out to tion. The new, added text we think is very school in spring - to July 31). Kids getting to- ered NO also? be. Be certain it is the same cost for all who at- clear: “Coaches may be allowed to recreate gether in what are sometimes called "captains A.: In an open gym focused narrowly/pri- tend. with students and other faculty in open gym practices" are in compliance when they take marily on skill development - Answer's NO. Health & Behavior place in the summer, up until school begins settings, provided they are purely recreational Pitching in batting practice would be contrary Q.: I am a sophomore in high school. I am an each fall. in nature.” Look over the existing text of open to intention of new interpretation. This change athlete and work out during the off-season. Me and Q.: We are planning on taking a specific group of gyms and in particular the philosophy...then is not about adding a dimension to facilitate an my fellow weightlifters at my local gym have many volleyball players to a clinic and competition in July. consider the new text. The new interpretation out-of-season practice. It is to afford an oppor- debates on banned substances. We all want to check We will count this as part of our contact days but my as approved by the Board, now allows coaches tunity for students and staff to interact in before we would ever take a supplement, but we can question is can we just take eight or nine players to participate with students in an Open Gym - recreational 'play.' If the open gym concludes not find a banned substance list for WIAA. If you that we choose or do we have to open it up to every- in a recreational climate/activity/manner. Can with a kick ball, stick ball or mush ball game, could please give me a link or a list of , and most one in our program. The clinic and competition is de- you take a few swings at the ball, can you coach may pitch to their heart's content. notably, substances such as creatine, magnesium signed for varsity players. throw and play catch, can you take some turns Q.: UWGB has a softball camp that was sched- stearate, and L-Leucine-ketoisocaproic acid calcium. A.: In a word - yes - you could do this. Dur- pitching – sure/perhaps; in a climate of “play and recreation”... and not one which will easily uled for Saturday, Feb. 24. Due to the weather it was Furthermore, if their is a list of products such as leu- ing the unrestricted summer contact days quite postponed until March 24. Since the HS softball sea- a liberal interpretation is provided i.e., schools be described only as preseason softball prac- kic and creakic, stuff found at GNC stores, that is tice. It is advisable to think carefully of what son has already begun can our players still attend banned, please give a link of that or a list of some of can do (just about) what ever they want. the camp? Would encourage you to think carefully how- you will and/or won’t take part in within your their most notably banned products. particular open gym environment. What ac- A.: Yes - and the school could even cover the A.: First, go to our home page (wiaawi.org) ever, about all that's entailed in what you're costs - and your school's coaches could have asking. Does this mean that your varsity team tions will make you, your kids or program vul- In the left hand margin see the 'HEALTH' icon. nerable to the assertions – later on, when contact, and school could transport, since it's In that menu you will find both the current has already been determined for next August? in-season. (ROE Art. VI, Sect. 2-C-5note) About Will there not be try-outs next fall? What's that parents or students become disgruntled – and banned substance information and a dozen ar- the only precaution I can think of .. might be mean for 'my daughter' - if she's not will then be described to us as simply, “manda- ticles and links to good information in the to remind attendees that the style/nature of invited/included in this opportunity, etc. tory, out-of-season practice with the coach di- areas of your interest. Second, we have also camp - be truly instructional..and not evolve Q.: There will be a summer basketball league recting, providing instruction and feedback?” provided your school with a considerable into something which could be construed as team with a number of girls from our school - and a We think it’s important to recognize that not amount of information on the WIAA's Banned club and/or non school competition - during couple from other schools too (so as not to be our every Open Gym might be conducive to a coach and Restricted substance list. Your school the school season. team meeting out-of-season). It is a varsity league ‘playing’ along with students. should have wallet cards, a tri-fold with more Q.: Once the softball season begins on March 12 and we have very few upperclassmen. Would it be In addition to the above, it is appropriate to detailed information - as well as an outstand- can our coaches and players be used to run a free permissible under WIAA rules for the coach of the remind coaches, as well as school administra- ing power point/DVD that, given your interest tion that: Schools will continue to hold all re- softball camp for 5th through 8th graders? Coaches summer team (NOT one of our HS coaches) to use a I'd suggest you ask to borrow or copy from sponsibility and liability – for a coach would instruct with the players helping with various school van to transport these girls to their league your AD. participating with students in this setting – drills. games? Our coaches are planning to use their con- Q.: Our school nurse has been contacted by a tact days in a different manner - so don't want to be should school administration choose to allow A.: This could be possible and accomplished local chiropractor that insists that she is a licensed forced to use them to drive the girls to summer it. Refer to the clarification at the beginning of within the rules - but would need to find a non- physician and should be allowed to do the WIAA league. this category to help understanding what the school sponsor. A.: As described, the answer's NO. change means. Also, the original Rules At A Q.: The local youth baseball program is planning sports physical. I was under the impression that it Q.: Are you aware of anything that would prohibit Glance and text for Open Gyms (Art. II D) a camp for 5th through 12th graders (spring train- was not acceptable for a chiropractor to sign the the following. We are wondering if it is possible to would be good to review. Again, keep in mind ing). They are planning to use the high school gyms. physical card. The Handbook specifically says li- add a name to hurdles as part of a donation. It that the Membership’s Bylaw (Article II, Hand- As the varsity coach, can I work this camp? Are censed physician or APNP and that to me does not would need to be OK with the WIAA rules, and I'm book p. 26), the fundamental rules and funda- there any other things at I should be aware of? include a chiropractor. Could you please clear this up not sure this is addressed anywhere. It would be on mental philosophy of/for Open Gyms – in order A.: You're going about it the proper way. As for us. one side of the hurdles, probably an add on/sticker to be in compliance with the Bylaws and Rules you will see in Article I of the Rules At A Glance A.: You are correct. Our members have de- of some sorts. "Donated by Benjamin Franklin" or of Eligibility, have not changed – at all. "JV and varsity coaches are able to have con- termined that for sport physicals to be accept- something like that. It was an idea that came up, Q.: I would just like further clarification on a few tact with students until they actually enter 9th able they must be signed by an MD and/or thought we'd try and find out. things concerning Open Gyms. When you mentioned grade." Thus, you could assist the youth base- APNP. No other provider has been approved by A.: From a WIAA Membership & no organized drills or resemblance of a practice, ball group and be involved in coaching/in- the member schools. ✢ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 11 Annual Meeting Amendments The following amendments to the WIAA Constitution, Bylaws and Rules of Eligibility will be voted 3) WIAA approval is required for: on by delegates to the WIAA Annual Meeting April 25 in Wausau. a. Any interstate competition in which four or more schools partic- — — — — — — — — — — ipate. CONSTITUTION b. Any interstate competition which involves schools from three or N U M B E R 1 – DISSOLUTION more states. This change would establish and define a plan for dissolution in the event of the Asso- 4) No approval is required: ciation ceasing operations. a. If only one adjacent state and a total of no more than three Article VI - Powers and Duties of the Board of Control – p. 19-20 schools are involved. Section 12 – Dissolution b. If only one other school is involved. A. Upon dissolution or final liquidation of the Association, the assets of the As- 5) Except for events held in bordering states (MN, IL, MI and IA), no ap- sociation remaining after payment of its obligations shall have been made proval shall be provided for more than one out-of-state competition, or provided for shall be transferred exclusively for the purposes of the As- event and/or scrimmage per team each school season. sociation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized 6) No approval shall be granted for any tournament, ... and operated exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes as Advance to Annual Meeting Yes No shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Sports Advisory Committee Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the correspon- Advisory Council 16-0 ding provision of any later or future United States Internal Revenue Law), Board of Control 7-0 as the Board of Control shall determine. X Support adoption Advance to Annual Meeting Yes No Don’t support adoption Sports Advisory Committee ______No position Advisory Council 16-0 support ______EDITORIAL CHANGES Board of Control 7-0 ______Editorial changes are attempts to clarify existing rules without making any change in the X Support adoption interpretation of the rule. In some instances, the change may be merely a word(s) or _____ Don’t support adoption the addition or deletion of a sentence, while in other cases the change may reflect Board _____ No position of Control interpretation of membership wishes. BYLAWS N U M B E R 2 – SPORTS AFFILIATION STATUS BYLAWS This change would require that all WIAA recognized sports sponsored by a member Article II – School Competition and Practice Requirements must adhere to all Bylaws, Rules of Eligibility and Season Regulations of the Associa- Section 5 – A School shall not Participate in: – Page 27 tion. G. Interstate competition, except as provided hereafter: Article I - Sports Program – p. 25 1) National Federation sanction is required for: Section 1 – The recognized Sports of this Association shall be: a. Any interstate event.... A. Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, soccer, swimming b. Non-bordering events if five... & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling for boys, and bas- c. Non-bordering events if more than eight... ketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming d. Any event involving two... & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball for girls. 2) When National Federation sanction is required: Section 2 – Requirements a. This application for sanction should be sent to the state associ- A. All requirements for WIAA recognized sports as contained in Association By- ation... laws, Rules of Eligibility and Season Regulations shall be adopted for mem- b. Names and Addresses of Invited/Participating Schools:... ber school sponsored programs. c. Schools participating in interstate competition,... Subsequent sections will be re-numbered d. The host school shall submit a financial report... Advance to Annual Meeting Yes No 3) WIAA approval is required for: Sports Advisory Committee 13-0 a. Any interstate competition in which four or more schools partic- Advisory Council 16-0 support ipate, including events hosted by WIAA member schools. Board of Control 7-0 b. Any interstate competition which involves schools from three or X Support adoption more states, including events hosted by WIAA member schools. Don’t support adoption c. No approval shall be provided for more than one out-of-state No position competition and/or event each school season, except for those N U M B E R 3 – THIRD PARTY INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS held in bordering states. This change would prohibit competition against school teams that are not members of 4) No approval is required: their respective State Association. etc. Article II - School Competition and Practice Requirements – p. 26-27 Article III – School Equipment Section 5 – A School shall not Participate in: Section 1 – Out-of-Season – Nonschool Use/Summertime – Page 28 A. Post-season contests.... A. In the summertime, with approval of its governing body, a school may issue B. Contests on Sunday,.... its own protective equipment, uniforms and other apparel for use by ath- C. Contests held in conjunction with professional, ... letes in training or nonschool competition at its own discretion. A school D. Contests conducted by a nonschool person, group or organization, ... may issue sport implements at any time, at its own discretion. E. Contests involving professional, semiprofessional,.... Article XI – Awards F. Contests, competition and/or scrimmages versus an out-of-state school Section 1 – School – Page 29 team not a member in good standing with its State High School Associa- A. A school shall not in recognition of school athletic achievement (a) present tion. to its athletes or (b) permit presentation by others to its athletes any award G. Interstate competition, except as provided hereafter:.... other than of a type falling under the category of badges, certificates, cups, Advance to Annual Meeting Yes No trophies, medals, banners, ribbons, pictures, season highlight DVD or video, Sports Advisory Committee Table event T-shirts, event hats, game balls, unattached emblems, letters, or Advisory Council 16-0 other items of no intrinsic value. Board of Control 7-0 RULES OF ELIGIBILITY X Support adoption Article I – General Don’t support adoption Section 4 – Who may not Participate – Page 31 No position A. A school may not allow its students in Grades 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 to com- N U M B E R 4 – INTERSTATE COMPETITION pete against another member school’s students in Grade 8 and/or below. This change will limit travel and competition in non-bordering states to one event/com- Note: In emergency situations a waiver may be requested allowing 8th 9th petition each season. grade student(s) at member middle schools to compete at the 9th Article II - School Competition and Practice Requirements – p. 27 8th grade level at member middle schools. Section 5 – A School shall not Participate in: Article I – General A. Post-season contests.... B. Contests on Sunday,.... Section 5 – Penalties for Violation of any and all Eligibility Requirements C. Contests held in conjunction with.... – Page 31 Note: A school may participate in.... A. The penalty for participation by an ineligible student, according to a school’s D. Contests conducted by a nonschool person,... own rules of WIAA rules, either during the regular season or in WIAA tour- Note: A school may participate in.... nament activity is as follows: E. Contests involving professional, semiprofessional,.... Note: Violations of the individual participation limitations of the various F. Contests with any school team not a member.... sports, as indicated in the appropriate issue of SEASON REGULA- G. Interstate competition, except as provided hereafter: TIONS, are also treated under provisions indicated herein. 1) National Federation sanction is required for: 1) Team sports (baseball, basketball, ....) a. Any interstate event.... The school must – b. Non-bordering events if five... a. Forfeit all contests involved. c. Non-bordering events if more than eight... b. Adjust its place in conference standings ... d. Any event involving two... c. Return team and individual awards. 2) When National Federation sanction is required: 2) Individual sports (golf, gymnastics, ...) a. This application for sanction should be sent to the state associ- The school must – ation... a. Eliminate all matches, places, points, ... b. Names and Addresses of Invited/Participating Schools:... b. Reduce team points (score) and adjust ... c. Schools participating in interstate competition,... c. Return awards of individual(s) and, ... d. The host school shall submit a financial report... See Annual Meeting Amendments, page 12 ▼ Page 12 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

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▼ Continued from page 11 3) Tournaments (including WIAA tournaments – Team or student ... Article II - Residence and Transfer 4) A violation, resulting from a student or parent (guardian) falsifying Section 5 – Waivers – Page 34 records or information furnished to a school and/or providing mislead- A. The residence and transfer requirement may be waived according to the fol- ing information to a school, will cause that student to be ineligible in lowing provisions: all sports for one calendar year from date of last game or meet in 1) After a student has not participated and/or has been restricted to non- which student participated. varsity eligibility for one calendar year because parents do not live Article I – General within that school’s attendance boundaries, he/she becomes auto- Section 6 – School Appeal of Forfeiture Ruling – Page 31 matically eligible under this Section regardless of parents resi- A. Appeals of forfeiture based on an ineligible student’s contribution to victory dence and for as long as enrollment is continuous (uninterrupted) in a team sport may be heard by the Board of Control, but it will be the re- in that school. sponsibility of the school to satisfy to a clear and convincing standard that 2) The residence and transfer requirement ... the student did not contribute in any way to the victory. There will be a 3) In cases association with Section 1, A, (2) and (4), ... presumption that the contest(s) would not have been won without the stu- Article IV – Amateur Status dent’s participation. The Board of Control will set the criteria to be consid- Section 1 – Loss of Eligibility – Page 34 ered in appeals hearings. The opposing school(s) will be given the A. A student shall be an amateur in all ... opportunity to be heard. B. A student shall be determined to be in violation if he/she: A. Appeals of forfeiture based on an ineligible student’s contribution to victory 1) Accepts, receives and/or directs to another, reimbursement or award in a team sport may be heard by the Board of Control. There will be a pre- in any form of (a) salary, (b) cash, (c) merchandise of any kind or sumption by the Board that the ineligible student’s participation did impact amount or (d) share of game or season proceeds, for achievement in on the competition. It will be the responsibility of the school to satisfy to a athletics. clear and convincing standard that the student did not contribute in any way a. Actual and necessary reimbursement for transportation, food, to the victory. The Board of Control will set the criteria to be considered in .... appeals hearings. The opposing school(s) will be given the opportunity to b. A student may receive an award which is symbolic (nonmerchan- be heard. dise) in nature such as trophies, medals, ribbons, event T-shirts, Article II - Residence and Transfer event hats, game balls, season highlight DVD or video, or other Section 1 – Determining Residence for Public School Students – Page 32 items of no intrinsic/utilitarian value. A student may not receive A. A full time student, whether an adult or not, is eligible for varsity inter- such merchandise items as jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, scholastic competition only at the school within whose attendance bound- equipment, balls, watches, rings, billfolds, coupons, gift certifi- aries his/her parents reside, within a given school district, with these cates, etc., regardless of their value. (See Bylaws, Article XI – additional provisions: Awards, Section 3 – General) 1) Board of Education approved full-time student(s), paying their own tu- c. A school may allow a student to retain items of practice and play- ition and ... ing uniforms ... 2) The residence of a student’s guardians shall determine eligibility ... Article VI - Nonschool Participation 3) In the event of a divorce or legal separation, ... Section 1 – In-Season – Page 37 4) A student whose tuition is paid ... A. It is the philosophy of this Association that a student owes loyalty and alle- 5) A student whose tuition is paid ... giance ... 6) A student who has been in attendance ... 1) Nonschool games, meets, or contests ... 7) Duly enrolled full-time students ... 2) A student who was a member of a school team ... 8) Students placed in foster homes, ... 9) A student may continue being eligible ... 3) A student who is cut from the squad ... 10) Except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consec- 4) This rule (prohibiting students from competing in nonschool programs utive semester, the Board of Education (School District) shall deter- during the school season in the same sport) may be waived on behalf mine school assignment of a student in a district which maintains (a) of an exceptional athlete provided: more than one school of the same grades or (b) a special school so a. The competition has international ramifications ... designated by the Board of Education (School District). See Section 3- b. The school requests an exemption ... A-1 c. The athlete: B. A full time student whose residence ... (1) Achieved one of the first five places ... Article II - Residence and Transfer (2) Was prevented by illness, injury, or unusual ... Section 3 – Transfers – Page 33 (3) Defeated in subsequent competition (or surpassed the ac- A. A full time student may be afforded up to eight consecutive semesters of in- complishment of) a person who achieved one of the first terscholastic eligibility upon entry into Grade 9. Transferring schools at any five places in the previous WIAA state meet,* or time may result in restrictions being imposed on eligibility, or in some cases (4) Qualified for Special Olympics, or for international com- a denial of eligibility. For the purpose of this rule, attendance at one day of petition in a National Federation recognized and/or sanc- school and/or attendance at one athletic practice shall determine ‘beginning tioned event such as the Olympics, Pan-American Games, of school year.’ Under this rule a student who transfers after the beginning Davis Cup, Walker Cup, etc., e.g., including dual and in- of the school year shall be ineligible for varsity level competition at the new vitational meets with countries outside the United States school unless approval is granted by the Board of Control in accordance with (50 states). the waiver provisions as described in Section 5 of this Article. These addi- Note 1*: Subsequent performance times, scores, e.g., must be tional provisions relate to transfer cases: at or near State Tournament performance. 1) Beginning in 2007-08, A student who transfers from any school into a Note 2: No waiver shall be provided for nonschool competition member school after the fourth consecutive semester following entry which occurs during the respective WIAA tournament into Grade 9 shall be ineligible for practice and competition for one series in a sport. calendar year, unless the transfer is made necessary by a total change Article VI – Nonschool Participation – Pages 37-38 in residence by parent(s). The calendar year will be determined from a student’s last day of attendance at school and/or last day of atten- Section 2 – Out-of-Season dance at athletic practice. A. It is the philosophy of this Association that while athletes should not be un- 2) A student who transfers from any school into a member school within reasonably restricted, except during the actual school season of a sport, no the first four consecutive semesters following entry into 9th grade, un- activity in which they are engaged should resemble in any way a school less the transfer is made necessary by a total change in residence by team practicing or competing out-of-season. parents, must do so before attending one or more days of school or B. The one exception to A. above shall be in the summertime. Members of a one or more athletic practices at the school the student is leaving. If school’s team may voluntarily assemble with their teammates and coaches not, the student is ineligible for varsity level competition to compete in the summertime for purposes of instruction and/or competition for up to for the remainder of that school year. 4 consecutive days (football) or 5 days (do not need to be consecutive) in 3) If within the first four consecutive semesters following entry into Grade all other WIAA sports sponsored by the school, without restriction. 9, and with written consent from both schools directly involved, a first Note: Whether an opportunity is school sponsored or not, coach contact time transfer student shall be eligible for non-varsity competition only may not exceed Board of Control approved contact days. for the duration of the school one calendar year, unless a waiver is C. Other than during the actual school season and those days designated as provided as outlined in Section 5 of this Article. unrestricted coach contact days in the summertime, the following provi- 4) Unless transfer, including an accompanying change of parents resi- sions shall apply to nonschool participation in accordance with Section 2A dence, is effective at the outset of a semester, a student cannot estab- above: lish eligibility at his/her new school until the fifth calendar day of such 1) An acceptable program or activity is one which is not limited ... transfer. 2) There are no restrictions relative to voluntary assembling of students 5) A student who transfers more than once in any given school year shall ... be ineligible for all interscholastic competition for the remainder of that 3) The person who will be coaching a student in the following school sea- current school year and will be eligible for non-varsity opportunities son ... only for the balance of the calendar year. a. Football coaches .... 6) A student may not have eligibility in more than one member b. Coaches in all other WIAA recognized sports .... school ... c. Coaching contact beyond the five unrestricted days ... 7) A student who transfers from any school, ...

8) No eligibility will be granted for a student ... See Annual Meeting Amendments, page 13 ▼ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 13

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▼ Continued from page 12 d. This provision shall not prevent.... B. The WIAA is against the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other per- e. Coaches are allowed to use some or all of their athletes, as clini- formance enhancing substances (PES). Member schools shall devote time cians, ... each year to positive programs which highlight prevention and education of 4) With approval of its governing body, a school may issue its own equip- the risks, benefits and adverse effects of PES. Coaches, teachers, sports ment, uniforms and other apparel for use by athletes in training or medicine staff and school administrators who ignore or encourage the use nonschool competition in the summertime, at its own discretion. of PES, provide and/or sell PES to athletes (including indirect distribution 5) It is not permissible for any person or organization, except the student through a third party) shall be subject to their own school’s provisions re- or parents, to pay 100% of the cost or fee of any kind of nonschool ac- garding discipline. tivity involving specialized training or similar instruction. Schools are C. A student-athlete is required to follow the school’s code of conduct on a year- reminded that free and/or reduced rate opportunities afforded to select round (12 month) basis. individuals can impact on amateur status. 1) In-season violations of the school code will result in immediate suspen- sion of the student from interscholastic competition for no less than Note: This provision shall not prevent a school from covering the one day of competition (but not less than one complete game or meet) costs of team participation in a clinic or similar activity during for acts (a) involving use of alcohol, (b) use, including chewing, of to- the season of a sport and/or unrestricted summer contact bacco involving (a) possession and/or use of alcohol, (b) possession days. and/or use of tobacco, including chewing tobacco and/or (c) posses- 6) A student must discontinue summertime participation ... sion, use, buying, or selling of controlled substances, street drugs and Article VII – Health and Behavior – Page 39 performance enhancing substances (PES). Section 2 – Code of Conduct 2) The member school will determine minimum penalties ... A. A school shall have a code of conduct for its athletes, and it is strongly rec- Advance to Annual Meeting Yes No ommended that the code (a) designate the period of time involved in a sus- Board of Control 7-0 pension in advance of the school year and (b) be developed with the X Support adoption involvement of students, coaches, and administration and adopted by the Don’t support adoption Board of Education or recognized governing body. No position ✢ ______Tennis Interp.

▼ Continued from page 7 Glance. QUESTION: I have a student who at- stretching exercises to tennis players is to not have the coaches attend Below I have provided an addi- tends School A, she was wondering if during a tennis open gym? Isn’t this the this year and in future years sched- tional interpretation from Eligibility she could play tennis in School B be- same thing as teaching stretching in a ule the event after the season has Interpretations found on the WIAA cause we don’t have tennis and they do. weightroom setting? begun. website: Though WIAA rules and in- I told her no, can only play in sports in INTERPRETATION: No, there is no Student-athletes can accept terpretations prohibit a coach from the school you attend unless it’s a co-op other way to view teaching of prizes so long as they are distrib- competing on the same team with with another school. Am I correct? stretching exercises during an open uted through a random drawing. their student athletes the interpre- INTERPRETATION: You are cor- gym than as providing instruction They may not accept like those tation does not prevent a student or rect, she is only allowed to practice during an open gym and having listed for performance. students from being on a team in a and compete with school teams that coaching contact. QUESTION: Can a school tennis team bona fide league and/or coaches are provided at the school where A weight room workout is al- “scrimmage” against a YMCA tennis from being on another/different she is a full-time student. lowed, but not during an “open team? team and those two teams compet- QUESTION: I just heard that there is gym” session. In this case, instruc- INTERPRETATION: No, WIAA Sea- ing against each other in a struc- a rule change allowing coaches to partic- tion of stretching exercises must be son Regulations, 4. Scrimmages, tured nonschool league. Coaches ipate with their athletes in out-of-season considered to be coaching allow for one scrimmage, over one may not compete “with” their stu- “open gyms”. I understand no “coach- contact/instruction during an “open day, with another school or schools dents/on the same team, but rules ing” contact is still the rule but specifi- gym.” If a coach wants to teach may be conducted in addition to the do not prevent a coach - as a mem- cally as it relates to tennis, can I play stretching or use of weights, that maximum allowed games, meets, or ber of an organized league/team with one of my players out-of-season? needs to be scheduled through the contests. from competing “against” another This has never come up before, but I school administration with a A contest with a non-school ten- league team - even though the other would like a clarification before it does. weightroom coordinator/stretching nis team can be scheduled and must team may have a student INTERPRETATION: In order to be specialist or by the coach once the count as one of the 14 regular sea- athlete/athletes on its roster. This thorough and clear, there are sev- season begins. Some coaches do get son meets. A school administrator interpretation does not apply to eral possible responses to the ques- hired/approved as weightroom co- must approve (sign the contract) of pick-up games and “open gyms.” tion as posed: ordinators-these coaches are al- the meet and all WIAA regulations In tennis, this means that if a In the summer, yes! Tennis lowed to have contact for weight must be followed. coach plays in a bona fide tennis coaches are still permitted to have training purposes. Prior to providing QUESTION: Can one school tennis league and players from his/her coach contact in the summertime in any instruction, always best to team identify a multi-dual meet as a team are also in this league and non school settings above and be- check if it is OK to provide-espe- “dual” meet if they only play one school they have to play each other in sin- yond the 5 unrestricted contact cially when open gyms are off of team while the other teams play multi- gles or doubles, the coach can com- days. school premises. duals on the same day? pete against student-athletes During the school year – outside QUESTION: Our tennis booster club INTERPRETATION: No, in schedul- he/she will be coaching in the up- the school season – in a local tour- wants to hold a mixer for members of ing meets, dual meets must be coming season. Unless a player is a nament, or other non-school event, both teams and their parents on Mar. 23. counted as dual meets by both child of the coach, this is the only e.g., Outside of a school sponsored The plan is to meet at an indoor club, or- school teams and multi-dual meets situation where a student-athlete open gym environment – NO! ganize 20-minute rotations of mixed must be counted as one of the six can have contact with a coach. In In school sponsored /open gyms, doubles on 4 courts, provide a potluck multi-dual meets for all school team this situation, a coach could be on coaches are now able to recreate meal, and draw tickets for some small involved. the other side of the court compet- along with students. Given that de- door prizes (on the order of a can of Since WIAA tennis teams cannot ing against a student-athlete termination as made by the Board of balls, wristband, etc.) A small registra- play in more than one meet per day, he/she will be coaching in the up- Control and only from that perspec- tion fee will be charged to defray cost of the way to schedule this is to sched- coming season. tive, the response to the question court time, soft drinks, etc. Coaches are ule the multi-dual one day and then QUESTION: We had a team cancel out could be - ‘yes’. invited, but will not play with team schedule the dual meet the next day of a large invitational at the last minute. The new interpretation does not members, provide coaching/instruction, when possible. Can we place our JV’s in the tournament alter or affect any other interpreta- or be on-court at any time. (This is envi- QUESTION: School A is starting a along with our varsity; however, we will tion relating to coaching contact – it sioned purely as a team-building, social boys’ tennis team. They would like to not count any of the JV scores towards a only addresses open gyms. event.) As described, does this event play School B’s JV team in a match. If team score or towards their individual QUESTION: Can a coach or parent meet WIAA regs. for out-of-season con- School A counts this as a varsity match, record? feed balls into a ball machine during a tact and non-compensation of student does School B have to also even if we INTERPRETATION: WIAA Season tennis open gym? athletes? It sounded okay to me, but I are playing our JV players? Regulations, Maximum Allowed INTERPRETATION: No, WIAA wanted to check with you to be sure. INTERPRETATION: This is allow- Meets, b., “A school may enter only open gym regulations as found in Please advise. able and needs to be placed on the one varsity meet per day.” WIAA Rules At A Glance, D., indicate INTERPRETATION: An event as School B’s JV schedule as one of The approval of this regulation there is no instruction during the described above is best scheduled their 14 allowed JV meets. Just as a prevents this type of “quick-fix” to open gym by a coach or anyone else. after the regular season has begun. friendly reminder, the key for these tournament cancellations from Machines can be put out and set up There is no other way to view situations is student-athletes that being allowed. No, WIAA tennis by a coach or supervisor; however, coaches associating with parents play both varsity and JV. Keep in teams may not play both their var- students are the only ones allowed and students at a tennis club than as mind they are only allowed to com- sity and JV or any other varsity level to feed balls. out-of-season coaching contact. pete in a total of 14 meets with six program in the same meet. QUESTION: Can a coach teach The best way to remedy this event being multi-school meets. ✢ Page 14 • March 30, 2007 • WIAA BULLETIN • Vol. 83 • No. 9

■ Softball and Track & Field

Marcy Thurwachter Keys to Catching the Crow Hop How can an umpire tell for sure if a pitcher is is released, a crow hop has not occurred because weight forward until the pivot foot slides into a sec- crow hopping in fast pitch? It takes a practiced eye, the stabbing of the dirt and the release of the ball ond push-off point in front of the pitcher’s plate. to be sure. But perhaps this explanation of those are nearly simultaneous. However, if the pitcher’s The creep is the most difficult crow hop to deter- tactics and some suggestions on what to look for pivot foot is on the ground in front of the pitcher’s mine because it can appear to the untrained eye as will help you in your efforts to call those offenses. plate prior to the pitcher parting her hands, a crow the follow through on a legal pitch rather than the There are three types of crow hops. All are il- hop has almost assuredly been committed. Only illegal second replanting and push off that’s bla- legal and afford an unfair advantage not intended with diligent study, quality instruction and experi- tantly illegal. Generally, the base umpire must as- by the rules (2-16, 6-1-2c and Note 2). ence will an umpire be able to identify a crow hop. sume primary responsibility for detecting that crow Coaches often confuse leaping with crow hop- While the base umpire must carefully observe hop. ping. When the crow hop technique is used, the the pitcher’s pivot foot, the umpires must also Listen carefully when a manager or coach com- pitcher hops, steps or slides the pivot foot forward watch to see if there is a bobbing of the pitcher’s plains about the opposing pitcher’s delivery. The and establishes a new push-off point to begin a new head. A pitcher who employs an illicit traditional manager or coach may be confused about the ac- delivery motion that is not associated with the crow hop shows an uncanny resemblance to a crow tual violation, if there is a violation. Armed with su- pitcher’s original motion. Because the pitcher is ini- hopping in a field. As a result, it’s important to perior knowledge, you can gain the respect of a tiating new momentum and is pitching from in front watch the pitcher’s head as well as her feet. manager or coach by giving intelligent responses. of the pitcher’s plate, the pitcher gains a tremen- A subtle but advantageous crow hop occurs A pitcher should not gain a reputation as a dous advantage when using the crow hop. when the pitcher simply steps in front of the legal or illegal pitcher. Each pitch must be judged With the traditional crow hop, the pitcher hops pitcher’s plate with her pivot foot and starts her de- on its own merits. No umpire should knowingly ig- forward, replants her pivot foot and pushes off livery motion in front of the pitcher’s plate. Lacking nore infractions that provide a pitcher with an unfair anew in front of the pitcher’s plate. The base um- the aggressive nature of the traditional crow hop, advantage not intended by the spirit of the rules. pire must concentrate on the pitcher’s pivot foot but the step crow hop is another form of the crow hop As a reminder, pitchers work long and hard to must not confuse the stabbing of the pivot foot in that provides an unfair advantage for the pitcher perfect their skills. It is imperative to realize that the ground, as she completes her legal pitching de- and must be penalized. most complaints are lodged against good pitchers, livery with her stride foot forward, with an illegal The third type of crow hop is a sometimes and most good pitchers pitch within the rules. replant that occurs before the stride foot passes the practically imperceptible crow hop defined as a Article reprinted from 2007 NFHS Softball pivot foot. “creep.” With the creep, an adroit pitcher keeps the Guide and was provided courtesy of NFHS and Also, if the pivot foot stabs the dirt as the pitch weight on her pivot foot and does not transfer her Referee magazine. ✢ Softball Questions & Answers New Procedures for Field Events Question 1: Can a pitcher wear a pitch- moves the glove so that it is hiding the The long jump, triple jump, shot put, round. No attempts remaining. ing toe? ball but clearly not touching if you were and discus will use new procedures this 2. Take two attempts in the first Answer: Rule 3-2-11 prohibits viewing her from the third base side. It season for administering attempts when round. Now has one attempt to take in metal toe plates. If the pitching toe was not nearly as clear from behind the using flights for prelims and finals. the second or third round (holding final is plastic or rubber it would be al- plate and first base. She then separated These procedures do not apply to the attempt for third round). lowed. her hands then brought them together high jump or pole vault nor would they 3. Take only one attempt. Now has Question 2: The pitcher has the ball in again to begin her pitching motion. Ques- be used for the Open Pit. If following two attempts to take in the second her possession. The batter steps out to tions are: A) Rule 6-1-1a; “...the hands the Open Pit finals are conducted they round or one in the second and one in take signals from the base coach. If the separated.” How far is this? Is this a judg- would use this procedure. the third round. batter takes 15 seconds does this mean ment call for each umpire? B) “...bring Terms that are used: 4. No attempt. This would be a the pitcher has only 5 seconds remaining hands together in front of body...” Does Scratch=loss of attempt scratch which is the loss of that at- to release the pitch? together mean touching? C) Glove cover- Answer: From the NFHS: “They ing the ball on the hip is not the front of Hold=saving an attempt; only per- tempt. Now has two attempts remain- both have the 20 seconds. The the body? mitted if two attempts were taken in ing. pitcher can’t deliver the ball unless Answer: From the NFHS: “A) There previous round or if in the final round In the finals, the best performer from the batter gets into the box. The um- is not a limit on the distance. The the top performer is waiting for all oth- the prelims will be scheduled last. This pire could enforce the violation on ei- plate umpire and the batter must be ers to complete their attempts. athlete has the right to hold his/her final ther one.” The NFHS Rules able to determine that the hands did When the athlete’s name is called attempt until all others have completed Committee will discuss this at their indeed separate. B) Yes, the hand he/she has four options: their attempts. This is the only athlete summer meeting. holding the ball must come in contact 1. Take all three attempts in the first with that right. ✢ Question 3: Slow grounder to first with the glove either inside the glove base. First baseman does not field the or outside the glove. C) When we say ball cleanly and the ball is within a step bringing together in front of the and a reach. The ball is in front of first body, this is so the home plate um- Track & Field Questions & Answers base in foul territory and in the running pire and the batter can see them to- Question 1: Is it legal to watch a been in place. lane. What rights does the batter-runner gether. Then once the hands have videotape between trials and finals? Question 3: I was asked if there is have? Since the path to the colored base separated, everyone knows the pitch Answer: Illegal. The Case Book, any way a shot putter can tape a dislo- is blocked by the defensive player the has begun. Must be visible from the 4-5-8, Sit. B does allow the coach cated thumb and still be allowed to batter-runner can’t touch the colored por- front...so judgment by the umpire.” to review the video (or other re- compete. Rule 6-5-7 allows tape on the tion of the base. Is the batter-runner al- Question 5: For the initial play (step production) and then between tri- hand or fingers to cover an open cut lowed to run outside the running lane to and reach) would that include diving for als and finals call the athlete over only. I don’t think that it would be avoid contact with a fielder attempting to the ball? to explain adjustments in tech- legal. make a play? Answer: No. Rule 2-47 does not in- nique. An athlete viewing a repro- Answer: You are correct tape is Answer: From the NFHS: “Since clude diving as part of the definition duction of their performance not allowed unless there is a the ball is within a step and a reach, of a “step and a reach”. during competition remains illegal. wound. this is still the initial play and it is up Question 6: At the recent Softball Question 2: We have converted our Question 4: We have noted the to the runner to avoid the defensive Meetings the presenter mentioned that old toe board by painting in new sector changes to the fencing and markings player. This would be no different if the double first base is considered “one lines and painting over the original for the discus cage. Are these required it were the runner going to second big base”. When does this happen? lines. If an athlete touches the inside for this year? base and this was directly in the base Answer: Rule 8-10-3; “The batter of the toe board but beyond the new Answer: Rule 6-4-6 requires path of the runner before reaching runner or runner may touch the sector lines it it a foul? “The use of a protective cage... second. It is the obligation of the white or colored base: A) When ad- Answer: Legal throw. Rule 6-5- There shall be a rear to the cage as runner to give way when a fielder is vancing on balls hit to the outfield 9c; “not including the inner face well as sides that extend forward making the initial play on the ball, with no play being attempted or of the stopboard or band...” The at least to the front of the ring.” even if it means leaving their base when returning to first base B) When rule remains the same as there is The new specifications are recom- path. Rule 8-6-10a”. tagging up on a fly ball C) When re- no objective way to determine if mended. It is hoped that all Question 4: The pitcher steps on the turning on an attempted pick-off the athlete would have gone be- schools will have made these ad- mound with her hands apart. She then play.” ✢ yond the stopboard if it had not justments by the 2008 season. ✢ Vol. 83 • No. 9 • WIAA BULLETIN • March 30, 2007 • Page 15

■ WADA INSIGHTS

FROM THE WISCONSIN ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION A Special WADA Tribute: Chuck Coulthart WADA Retired Golf Outing By Mike Bates which last fall marked its 10th anniversary. Fame in ’79. He served as the treasurer of Information Coordinator, WADA The late Coulthart was the long-time ath- the school’s “W” Club from ’63 to 2001. He One of highlights every year for many re- letic director at Whitewater High School. He was a WIAC Football Observer from ’90 to tired athletic directors is the annual WADA was a remarkable man whose life touched 2005, and he served the Hall of Fame Board Retired AD Golf Outing sponsored by the hundreds of fellow ADs, coaches and teach- at the college from ’85 until just before Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association ers, athletes, sports officials, and fans. With passing away at the age of 61. (WADA). the help of Doug Parker, now the AD at Coulthart also was an active member of Now, when they gather each fall, the event Whitewater, here are some memories of the Whitewater Jaycees, Rotary, and for the will have a new, special title. Coulthart: past 26 years, the Kiwanis. He received the “Henceforth, the event will be called the Remembering Chuck Coulthart Outstanding Jaycee Award, Community Dis- Chuck Coulthart WADA Retired AD Golf Out- Chuck wore many hats in the community. tinguished Service Award, and the George ing,” said Jeff Sitz of Wisconsin Lutheran He was the Recreation Director for the city M. Hixon Fellow Award through the Kiwanis. High School when announcing the change from 1969 to 1976 while Devoted to his wife, Jo, and two sons, Tim to the WADA membership at the recent teaching part-time at the and Craig, Coulthart was also a recipient of WADA Workshop. “It is a great tribute to a high school. Upon his res- the WADA Retired AD Award of Merit. great man, one who did many wonderful ignation from the city, he He loved to golf, and life was good if that things regarding that golf outing for many became a coach and the happened every day. One year, Coulthart years,” added Sitz, now the WADA Past- AD for the high school. As played golf on Christmas Day in Whitewa- President. a WIAA official from 1957 ter. Twice he had a hole-in-one. Two of his Coulthart passed away Sept. 15, just days to 2004, Coulthart worked shortest, but best, trips were to Augusta to before the 2006 WADA Retired Golf Outing football, basketball, base- Chuck Coulthart witness the Masters with Jo and other PGA was scheduled to tee off at the Evergreen ball, softball and volleyball events for members from Wisconsin. Country Club just north of Elkhorn, located nearly 50 years. He also was a city council Not only will he be remembered for his about 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee. member from ’90 to ’94, serving as presi- many contributions in Whitewater and to Coulthart organized the event for many dent his last 2 years, and he was on the the WADA, but now retired AD’s from across years, but he did more than just collect Whitewater Aquatics Center Board from Wisconsin will fondly recall him when they green fees, arrange for carts, plan for the 2001 to ’06. gather each fall – for the Chuck Coulthart dinner and keep tabs on the hole prizes. A 1961 grad of UW-Whitewater, he was a WADA Retired Golf Outing. He truly made it a fun and memorable 4-year letterwinner in football for the leg- The website for the WADA is time. Now, it’s WADA’s turn to always re- endary Coach Forrest Perkins. Coulthart www.wadawi.org, and Mike Bates may be member what Coulthart did for the event, was inducted into the Warhawks’ Hall of reached at [email protected]. ✢

Brett Wepking & Matt Polzin, Girls Track Head Co-Coaches - Brett REEDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Don Verbeten Senior High Wepking & Matt Polzin RHINELANDER HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Jim Kreitlow HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL – Girls Track Coach (spelling) should SAINT JOHN’S NW MILITARY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL – be Jami Holum Wrestling Coach Josh Murnane Directory Changes KIEL HIGH SCHOOL – Girls Basketball Coach (spelling) Ri- SHORELAND LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Track esterer John Goldman LOYAL HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Shawn Verhulst Coach Mark Olson, Girls Track Coach Mark Olson STURGEON BAY HIGH SCHOOL – Principal (spelling) Nickel MANITOWOC LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic Director ALMOND-BANCROFT HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Bill TRI-COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Bill Wagner John Johnson, email [email protected] Wagner TURTLE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Steve MARINETTE CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf APPLETON WEST HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic Director Mark Mc- Bergmann Quade - email [email protected], Wrestling Coach Coach Budde Fifarek MARKESAN HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Dennis Dallman WAUPACA HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Ben Selsing Mark McQuade MILWAUKEE BRADLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic WAUWATOSA EAST HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Terry BADGER HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach David Deshambo, Director Phone Number (414) 212-2562 Teske Gymnastics Coach Lindsay Grant MILWAUKEE MADISON UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL – WAUWATOSA WEST HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Terry BARNEVELD HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Track Coach Jason McMa- Wrestling Coach Joe Franz Teske hon, Girls Track Coach Jason McMahon MILWAUKEE MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach BONDUEL HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Dan Anderson WHITEFISH BAY HIGH SCHOOL – AODA Contact Renee Joe Franz BROOKFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic Director Wendt, Speech Coach Kelsey Palmer, Softball Coach Lindsey Rendall MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES HIGH SCHOOL – email [email protected] WILMOT UNION HIGH SCHOOL – Gymnastics Coach Lindsay Wrestling Coach Joe Franz BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – Gymnastics Coach Lindsay Grant MOUNT HOREB HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Track Coach Jason Grant McMahon, Girls Track Coach Jason McMahon CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Track Coach Grant Brown, NORTH FOND DU LAC HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Gary Conference Changes Wrestling Coach Derek Bettenheusen, Girls Track Coach Grant Kuehl CLASSIC EIGHT CONFERENCE – Secretary-Treasurer- Brown OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Jack Hamilton, Commissioner David Sternig (New Berlin), Home/Work (262) 439- CAMERON HIGH SCHOOL – Girls Track Coach Kara Coughlin Girls Soccer Coach Brad Robson 9060, Fax (262) 797-0497 CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Jim OCONTO HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Jim Stiloski WOODLAND CONFERENCE – Commissioners email Butler, Gymnastics Coach Lindsay Grant ONALASKA HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Kenny Schu- CEDAR GROVE-BELGIUM HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach macher [email protected] Tom Huenink OREGON HIGH SCHOOL – District Administrator NEW Address CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Steve Bergmann (123 E. Grove St., Oregon WI 53575) Junior High/Middle Level CLINTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Les King OSHKOSH LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL – Girls Soccer Coach Lew COLBY HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic Director Fax Number (715) Welsh, Softball Coach Matt Hintz 223-4388 OSSEO-FAIRCHILD HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Golf Coach Mona Directory Changes COLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL – Athletic Director Jeff Bronson Ext. Vold Jacobson NEW - IMMANUEL LUTHERAN MIDDLE SCHOOL – 111 11th 126, email [email protected] PORT WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach An- St N, Wisconsin Rapids 54494-4598, (715) 423-0272, Enrollment COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL – District Administrator (spelling) gelo LaRosa Geissler REEDSBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL – Wrestling Coach Matt 38, Grades 7-8, Principal (Interim) Brian Betts, Athletic Director Ted DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL – Boys Track Head Co-Coaches - Bauer Voelker, email [email protected] WIAA BULLETIN Periodical Official Publication Postage Paid at Published 13 times August 18, 2006 through July 13, 2007, two per month in October, December and May Keep These Stevens Point, Wis. one per month in August, September, November, January, February, March, April and July, at Stevens Point, Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. The BULLETIN is included as part of mem- Calendar bership for dues for schools and license fees for officials. Subscription rate is $8.00 per year pre-paid. Dates in Mind Headquarters and general business office at 5516 Vern Holmes Drive, P.O. Box 267, Stevens Point, WI, (ISSN 0195-0606) 54481-0267. Postmaster, direct change of address correspondence to, WIAA Bulletin, 5516 Vern Holmes Drive, P.O. Box 267, Stevens Point, WI, 54481-0267. April 6 ...... Good Friday Publisher: Douglas Chickering, Executive Director Editor: Todd Clark, Communications Director April 8 ...... Easter Telephone (715) 344-8580 FAX (715) 344-4241 email < [email protected] > April 17 ...... Board of Control Meeting (Stevens Point) BOARD OF CONTROL EXECUTIVE OFFICE April 18 ...... Board/Council Election Ballot Deadline President President-Elect Treasurer DOUGLAS CHICKERING SCOTT LINDGREN GUS MANCUSO April 25 ...... WIAA Annual Meeting (Stevens Point) KEVIN KNUDSON Executive Director Kenosha Public Schools Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Barneveld May 2 ...... Middle Level Council Meeting (District 7) (District 2) DAVE ANDERSON (District 5) TERRY REYNOLDS JIM MCCARTNEY Deputy Director May 4 ...... Sportsmanship Committee Meeting Shell Lake Horicon May 6 ...... Scholar/Athlete Awards Program (Wausau) (District 1) (District 6) AQUINE JACKSON DEBRA HAUSER Milwaukee Public Schools Associate Director ROGER FOEGEN WALTER WETZEL May 9 ...... Medical Advisory Meeting (Stevens Point) Bangor Neillsville (Wisconsin Associa- (At-Large) TOM SHAFRANSKI May 15 ...... Earliest Day for Summer Baseball Practice (District 3) tion of School Boards) Assistant Director CARL EISMAN May 17, 22 & 24 ...... Softball Regionals JAMES SMASAL PEG EKEDAHL Winneconne Milton Martin Luther MARCY THURWACHTER May 18...... Board of Control Meeting (Stevens Point) (District 4) (At-Large) (At-Large) Assistant Director May 21 ...... Track & Field Regionals DR. MICHAEL THOMPSON, State Department of Public Instruction Liaison TODD CLARK MIKE NEARY, Edgerton, Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Liaison Communications Director May 21-22 ...... Boys Tennis Subsectionals JOHN ASHLEY, Wisconsin Association of School Boards Liaison May 21-22-23...... Boys Golf Regionals EDITORIAL May 23-24 ...... Boys Tennis Sectionals May 24 ...... Track & Field Sectionals Objectivity Not Part of Newpapers’ Prin- May 24 & 26 ...... Girls Soccer Regionals May 25, 29, 30 & June 1 ...... Spring Baseball Regionals May 28...... Memorial Day ciple in Resale of WIAA Photos Issue May 29-30...... Boys Golf Sectionals Editorials written by a number of newpapers phers in the past, whereby the WIAA would receive May 31 ...... Softball Sectionals around the state regarding the WIAA’s policy re- a percentage of sales. May 31 & June 1-2 ...... State Boys Individual Tennis Tournament (Madison) garding the sale of photos taken at WIAA Tourna- Recently, the WIAA altered its licensure pay- ment venues were filled with sentimentality but fell ment for photographers to a flat fee of $100 be- May 31 & June 2...... Girls Soccer Sectionals well short in objectivity, facts and truth. cause of the challenges of monitoring percentages June 1 ...... Officials License Reapplication Deadline We understand, as editorials, viewpoints ex- of sales. While browsing the internet, we found June 1-2 ...... State Track & Field Meet (La Crosse) pressed do not require the same objectivity and publications selling image and accessories any- June 4-5 ...... State Boys Golf Tournament (Madison) facts as other journalistic endeavors. We also un- where from $15 to $185 apiece. We don’t think it’s June 5 ...... Spring Baseball Sectionals derstand refuting publications that buy ink by the too out of line to expect to share in any revenues barrel and paper by the forest is futile, but we do derived from the sale of our intellectual property. June 7-8-9 ...... State Softball Tournament (Madison) believe it’s necessary for the WIAA to respond to Some editorials had the ironic audacity to ...... State Girls Soccer Tournament (Milwaukee) misleading and biased information printed in the make the claim the WIAA was greedy. Huh? The June 8-9 ...... State Boys Team Tennis Tournament (Madison) print media recently. WIAA is in good standing among the nation’s state June 11...... Sports Advisory Committee Meeting Interestingly, these editorials classified the associations in returning money to its member June 12-13-14 ...... State Spring Baseball Tournament (Appleton) situation as an “ongoing feud,” “a fight,” “a battle.” schools. Ticket prices have not yet exceeded $4 a These types of sensationalistic terms convey the game at State venues. More than 90 percent of the June 20 ...... Advisory Council Meeting involvement of at least two parties. Truth is, the operational budget is generated by revenue from June 21 ...... Advisory Council/Board of Control Meeting WIAA stated its existing policy in a private, co-op- Tournament Series events and not from member- July 13 ...... Summer Baseball Regionals erative meeting with the leadership of Wisconsin ship dues. July 17 ...... Summer Baseball Regionals Newspapers Association. It’s the print media that Another tidbit not shared in any of the editori- July 19...... Media Advisory Committee has incited the issue by attempting to publicly de- als we’ve come across is the WIAA’s willingness to face a voluntary association made up of more than work with the statewide print media prior to the July 20 ...... Summer Baseball Sectionals 500 schools statewide with the purpose of provid- printing of these editorials. July 25-26 ...... State Summer Baseball Tournament (Stevens Point) ing life-enriching experiences through education- After initial concerns were addressed, the based sports. WIAA contacted Visual Image Photography, which In fact, only three reporters actually con- holds the exclusive resale rights for images taken Test Dates tacted our office in an attempt to understand the at all our State Tournaments, to discuss the terms scope of the policy. So, is there any wonder why a of its contract. In good faith, VIP approved an Students participating in interscholastic sports often find conflicts between number of things were misrepresented and false? amendment to the agreement that would allow these events and college test dates. First, editorials inferred to this as a new pol- print media to sell photos that actually appear in Listed below are the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 dates for ACT. icy. The fact is, not only is it not a new policy, but a the print publication. So, newpapers may sell pho- ACT - 2006-2007 policy that has always existed. The WIAA has al- tos as a service to their subscribers if those photos ways maintained its authority and ownership of all were part of printed editorial content. The goodwill Late Registration its intellectual property for its Tournament Series. gesture seemed to get lost in the smear campaign. Regular Registration Postmark Deadline Language stating such was general in nature until And, not all publications look to exploit stu- Postmark Deadline (additional more specific language was developed for the dent-athletes, their families and their friends. Test Date (regular fee) fee required) media in 2003 with the printing of the Media Poli- Some interpret “service to their readers” to mean June 9, 2007 May 4, 2007 May 18, 2007 cies Reference Guide that was mailed to all media providing photos to them at NO charge, which is on the WIAA’s mailing list. perfectly within their privilege to accommodate. ACT - 2007-2008 The guide clearly interprets–on no less than Other than identifying and sending requests Late Registration four occasions–the policy restricting the commer- to the print media to cease the sale of photos dur- cial use of transmissions, video, audio, images, ing the most recently completed Tournament Se- Regular Registration Postmark Deadline etc., during the WIAA Tournament Series. The pol- ries, the WIAA worked with these outlets as it has Postmark Deadline (additional icy is not unlike many professional and collegiate traditionally. No restrictive or punitive measures Test Date (regular fee) fee required) institutions or associations, or a number of other were implemented and won’t be until we have had June 9, 2007 May 4, 2007 May 18, 2007 state high school associations. a sufficient opportunity to determine an appropri- September 15, 2007* August 10, 2007 August 11–24, 2007 Second, editorials inferred the sale of photos ate course. and video of any high school sporting event is pro- It’s easy to take shots at any regulatory October 27, 2007 September 21, 2007 September 22–Oct. 5, 2007 hibited. Not true. Images taken during the regular agency without regard for any understanding of December 8, 2007 November 2, 2007 November 3–15, 2007 season are not claimed as intellectual property of why policies and regulations exist. Unfortunately February 9, 2008** January 4, 2008 January 5–18, 2008 the WIAA and are not included in the policy. Only for a number of the print publications, it’s more April 12, 2008 March 7, 2008 March 8–21, 2008 the sale of photos during events of the Tournament about dollars than sense. June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008 May 10–23, 2008 Series are restricted. A person in management at one of the state’s Third, editorials have stated that a license fee largest subscriber newpapers boldly stated the * The September 15, 2007, test date is available only in Arizona, California, has now been created to allow newspapers to sell WIAA “should stick to regulating varsity athletics.” Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New images from regional and sectional contests–again, We will continue to do just that as we have for 111 York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, as if this concept was new. The WIAA has had li- years. Could we be so bold to suggest his publica- Washington, and West Virginia. censed arrangements for a number of years. Those tion–and those like his–stick to reporting news and ** The February 2008 test is not scheduled in New York. agreements have been with professional photogra- selling newspapers? ✢