The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's performance factor initiative is moving forward, with a focus on winter sports for implementation in 2024-25. The initiative involves a performance point system that promotes school programs achieving tournament success over a three-year period to move up to a higher division based on enrollments.

• An ad hoc committee proposed the performance factor process, which was approved by a 265-115 membership vote.
• 15 schools requested classification changes for winter sports, with 7 requests approved.

The performance factor process allows for schools to appeal their promotion to a higher division based on performance points, but there were only 12 appeals submitted with one approval.

• WIAA is set to release the Tournament Series assignments for all 2024-25 winter sports later in the spring.
• Some schools that achieved the six-point threshold may only be promoted if their enrollment places them in a division with lower enrollments.

For more information on the performance factor process, schools can visit the WIAA website for updates on the upcoming Tournament Series assignments.

The WIAA's performance factor initiative for winter sports is reshaping division placements based on tournament success, offering schools the chance to compete at levels reflecting their achievements.