December 8, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.
WIAA Board, Competitive Balance committee hold meetings
WIAA Board, Competitive Balance committee hold meetings
Among the action items approved by the board include the 2020-21 independent audit report provided by BDO Global, creation of a committee to summarize the prospects for adding lacrosse as a sponsored sport, deferred liability fund report for September, and the 2022-23 meeting dates calendar.
The executive staff provided reports to the board on the first meeting of the Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee, continued efforts to recruit and retain licensed officials, awareness of upcoming membership elections, as well as an update on the conference realignment process and submitted applications.
Dr. Timothy McGuine presented the board with findings of another study that followed a survey conducted last year that revealed a significant mental health impact on youth as a result of school closures and canceled sport seasons.
The subsequent study indicated those returning to athletics in the spring of 2021 reported an improved level of physical activity, mental health and quality of life from 2020, but still significantly lower than historical norms. In addition, it also showed lower levels of physical activity, greater anxiety and depression symptoms, and lower quality of life for adolescents who did not participate in sports during the last year. The WIAA executive staff will work with Dr. McGuine to create a shareable document for school districts to utilize.
Meanwhile the WIAA's Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee convened for the first time at the WIAA executive staff office Thursday, Dec. 2.
The committee appointed Jordan Sinz, district administrator at Wisconsin Heights School District, and Michelle Guyant-Holloway, athletic director at Wauwatosa East High School, as co-chairs of the committee.
Following introductions, the committee's objectives for the first meeting, a brief timeline of the competitive balance history, an analysis and review comments made at the Area Meetings, and an acknowledgement of the previous competitive balance committee efforts in 2014 were presented.
The committee acknowledged an understanding there is a perceived issue with competitive balance, and began conversations regarding identification of the contributing factors.
In an effort to identify the resources needed to create and implement a plan, the committee voted to consider pursuing firms to develop a communication plan and to analyze data, which the committee determines to be relevant. To provide continual communication and transparency throughout the process, the committee approved a plan to disseminate information following each meeting.
The committee approved a schedule to meet twice monthly, including once in-person and once virtually. The next meeting is via Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. Member schools are encouraged to share information with members of the committee via the electronic portal.
Following the August Board of Control meeting when the initiative to form a Competitive Balance Ad Hoc Committee was approved, the executive office received more than 200 school administrators who volunteered to serve on the committee. The makeup of the committee was determined by the Board of Control following input from the Sports Advisory Committee and Advisory Council as well as feedback from the seven Area Meetings in September.
Emphasis for inclusion on the committee was given to having representation that reflects the composition of the membership, including public and private schools; small, medium and large schools; and the three levels of school leadership comprising of athletic directors, principals, and presidents or superintendents. Gender and ethnicity representation is also included on the committee.
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