The Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association has developed a comprehensive proposal to improve the post-season wrestling tournament structure across all divisions. With 89% of coaches supporting the need for change, this proposal addresses critical issues while working within necessary constraints. This proposal represents a significant achievement in building consensus around meaningful change for Wisconsin high school wrestling.

• Currently D2/D3 schools have significantly fewer state opportunities than D1
• Our proposal standardizes 14 qualifiers per bracket across all divisions

• Expands team sectional participation from 64 to 126 programs
• Increases total state qualifiers from 560 to 588 athletes
• Provides more schools the valuable experience of post-season competition

• Eliminates mid-week duals that create logistical challenges and unfair competitive disadvantages in post season competition
• Standardizes bracket formats for easier understanding by fans, athletes, and officials
• Reduces reliance on less experienced officials by consolidating events

• Structure allows for adaptation as participation changes
• Framework can be adopted by girls wrestling as that division grows
• Provides consistency that allows for data-driven refinements over time