STEVENS POINT — The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Calendar and Contact Ad Hoc Committee recently conducted its seventh meeting.

Following the introduction of Paul Ackley, Athletic Director at McFarland — who is new to the ad hoc committee after replacing a departing member — the group reviewed the most recent draft of the planned survey. The committee participated in thoughtful discussion of how to best engage multiple audiences and gather a representative sample of actionable data.

The committee and the WIAA executive staff also finalized the communication plan for the implementation of the summer coaching contact survey.

In addition, the committee continued its discussion regarding summer coaching contact based on the work done thus far in reviewing current policy language, national survey data and membership feedback.

In preparation for the upcoming fall area meetings, which are predominately attended by athletic directors, the committee created a list of topics for presentations to be led by ad hoc committee members at each of the district meetings.

The  stated purpose of the Calendar and Contact Ad Hoc Committee is to represent the diverse voices of the membership in evaluating season lengths, game maximums, and coaching contact with the primary goal to promote a balanced, education-based athletic experience for student-athletes. The committee is committed to studying the topics comprehensively to formulate and propose viable solutions to best serve the membership and their respective communities.

The recommendations of the Calendar and Contact Ad Hoc Committee may result in implementation with action by the Board of Control or advancement to the Annual Meeting for a membership vote with amendments to the membership’s Constitution, Bylaws or Rules of Eligibility.

The next meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 10,  and the next in-person meeting will be conducted at the WIAA office on Tuesday, Oct. 22.