2025-2026 PROTEST PROCEDURES:

1. Only a misinterpretation or misapplication of an NFHS Rule is subject to protest during a WIAA State Event. Video cannot be used and judgement calls cannot be protested.
2. The head coach must notify the contest official before play is resumed that the contest is being protested.
3. The contest official will notify the event manager and/or head official of the protest.
4. The event manager and head official will report to that field/court with the 2025-26 Protest Form.
5. The time will be noted on the form and the coach must initial that they acknowledge that their school will be invoiced $100.
6. The coach has five minutes in which to state the specific NFHS Rule and how it was misapplied or misinterpreted.
7. If the rule and writeup is not completed within five minutes, the protest is not valid. The school will be invoiced the $100. Play resumes.
8. If the rule and writeup is completed within five minutes, the WIAA staff member that oversees that sport will determine if it is a valid protest.
9. If it is a judgment call or not a valid protest, the school will be invoiced the $100. Play resumes.
10. If the protest is valid, the situation will be reviewed by the Games Committee and determine if the situation can be corrected. The school will not be invoiced. Play resumes.