NIL deals for Wisconsin high schoolers denied, WIAA votes

WIAA: NIL deals for student-athletes rejected

The WIAA on Wednesday denied a constitutional amendment that would have allowed student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.

MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) on Wednesday denied a constitutional amendment that would have allowed student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.

Known as NIL, it's a new concept for collegiate athletes across the country. It has trickled down to the high school level in most states, where high school student-athletes are able to make NIL money.

In Wisconsin, the proposal was shot down 219-170 during Wednesday's WIAA meeting.

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FOX6's Stephanie Grady recently sat down with WIAA Executive Director Stephanie Hauser about the changing landscape of high school athletics in the state. You can watch those full interviews below.

NIL deals for Wisconsin high schoolers?

It’s a new concept for collegiate athletes – the ability to make money with their name, image and likeness (NIL). What’s become known as NIL is trickling down to the high school level as well.

WIAA gives students voice, licensed officials shortage

There are more than a dozen high school sports in Wisconsin that require officials to oversee the state of play. But since the pandemic, the pool from which to pull for varsity events is shrinking.