SPORTS 2026-2027...WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Athletic Physical

Physical dated after:

April 1, 2025 is good until June 30, 2027

April 1, 2026 is good until June 30, 2028

Register Online

Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year

Opens Monday, July 13, 2026

Please register at least

1 week in advance of the 1st day of practice.


Specific information will be e-mailed to families in June.


Need Help?

In-Person Athletic Registration help will be available

during Badger In-Person Registration

Monday, August 3rd from 1:00 - 6:00 | Badger Library

Impact Testing

Football | Soccer | Cheer | Lacrosse

Basketball | Ski Race | Wrestling

This online test is required for all incoming students.

No Pre-Registration is Required


ImPact Testing will be offered

*Monday, May 4, 11 and 18 at 3:00 p.m.

Athletic Office | Bring Chromebook

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*Wednesday, July 15 between 9:00 - Noon

*Monday, August 3 between 9:00 - Noon

*Tuesday, August 4 between 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

*Monday, August 17 between 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Athletic Office | Limited Chromebooks Available


*Additional dates will be scheduled during the

2026-2027 school year.


**If students would like to take the test during their study hall, please e-mail Mrs. Buntrock to schedule**

Have questions? E-Mail Tami.Buntrock@badger.k12.wi.us

Classroom Attendance Reports are emailed daily to the coaching staff

**In 2024/2025 685 Students Were Involved in a Club**

**In 2024/2025 38 Freshmen were tri-athletes and 31 of those athletes were Academic Athletes!

**In 2024/2025 171 Freshmen participated in a sport and 67 of those athletes were Academic Athletes!

**In 2024/2025 143 Freshmen were involved in a Club!

TRANSFER STUDENTS | EXCHANGE STUDENTS

9th Grade Students who did not attend these Badger Feeder Schools (Brookwood, LGMS, Traver, or Woods Schools) and will be Entering Badger at the start of the school year

Please e-mail tami.buntrock@badger.k12.wi.us for information regarding athletic participation.


10th, 11th, 12th Grade Students Entering Badger or

9th Grade Students Entering Badger after the start of the school year

Per WIAA, "A student who transfers from any school into a member school will be subject to the transfer rules for one calendar year, unless the transfer is made necessary by a total change in residence by parent(s)."


At Badger High School there are many ways to get involved. To participate in sports, the WIAA Eligibility Verification of Transfer Student form must be completed. Please e-mail tami.buntrock@badger.k12.wi.us to schedule an appointment to complete this form with a member of the Athletic Department.


WIAA Transfer Information for Families


Exchange Students

Please e-mail tami.buntrock@badger.k12.wi.us for information regarding athletic participation.

FALL SPORT NEWS 2026-2027

1st day for Grades 5K-9 is September 1 | 1st day of Grades 10-12 is September 2

HOMECOMING | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 | BADGER VS UNION GROVE

Cheer

Tryouts

Wednesday May 27: 4:30-6:00: Ct 1

Learn Individual Tryout Material 

Thursday May 28: 4:30-6:40: Ct 1

Team Stunting & Tumbling Plus Material Review

Friday May 29: 4:30-Individual Time

Group Warm Up & You will perform

the material one by one 

You must attend all 3 days to be considered from the team.

No experience necessary. 

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 4:50

Head Coach Emma Wade

badgerhscheerleading@gmail.com


Cross Country (B)

1st Practice

Monday, August 17: 8:00-10:30

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 3:00

Head Coach Jacob Kiefer

jacob.kiefer@badger.k12.wi.us



Cross Country (G) 

1st Practice Monday, August 17

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 3:10

Head Coach Stephani Reynolds

stephani.reynolds@badger.k12.wi.us


Football 

1st Practice:

Tuesday, August 4: 8:00-1:00

Individual/Team Pictures:

Monday, August 17 | 3:00

Head Coach Matt Hensler

matt.hensler@badger.k12.wi.us


Golf (G) co-op (Williams Bay)

1st Practice Monday, August 10

Individual/Team Pictures:

Monday, August 17 | 3:40 or 2:45

Head Coach Annie Cuculi

annie.cuculi@badger.k12.wi.us


Soccer (B) 

1st Practice Monday, August 17

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 3:20

Head Coach Ross Fowler

ross.fowler@badger.k12.wi.us

Swim (G) co-op (Big Foot, Williams

Bay, Westosha, Wilmot)

1st Practice Tuesday, August 11

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 5:15

Head Coach Alison Whowell

alison@gordysboats.com


Tennis (G) 

1st Practice Tuesday, August 11

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 3:50

Head Coach Mike Brannen

mike.brannen@badger.k12.wi.us


Volleyball 

Tryouts Monday, August 17

You must attend all tryouts.

Individual/Team Pictures:

Wednesday, September 2: 4:20

Head Coach Rachel Stettner

rachel.stettner@badger.k12.wi.us

WINTER SPORT NEWS 2026-2027

Basketball (B) 

1st Practice Monday, November 16

Head Coach Braden Tice

braden.tice@badger.k12.wi.us


Basketball (G)

1st Practice Monday, November 9

Head Coach Andy Smith

andy.smith@badger.k12.wi.us


Competition Cheer

Tryouts

Wednesday May 27: 4:30-6:00: Ct 1

Learn Individual Tryout Material 

Thursday May 28: 4:30-6:40: Ct 1

Team Stunting & Tumbling Plus Material

Review

Friday May 29: 4:30-Individual Time

Group Warm Up & You will perform the

material one by one 

You must attend all 3 days to be

considered from the team.

No experience necessary. 

Head Coach Emma Wade

badgerhscheerleading@gmail.com

Dance

Tryouts End of October

Head Coach Anissa Haywood

bhs.dance@badger.k12.wi.us.com


Gymnastics co-op at Wilmot HS

1st Practice Monday, November 9

Head Coach Andrea Chart

ahegemann2@gmail.com


Ski Race (B/G) co-op (Wilmot, Big Foot, Delavan, Williams Bay)

1st Practice TBA

Head Coach Ethan Karcher

john.karcher@badger.k12.wi.us


Swim (B) co-op (Wilmot, Big Foot, Delavan, Williams Bay)

1st Practice Monday, November 16

Head Coach Steele Whowell

steele@gordysboats.com


Wrestling (B)

1st Practice Monday, November 16

Head Coach David Davila

david.davila@badger.k12.wi.us


Wrestling (G)

1st Practice Monday, November 16

Head Coach Jason Bousman

jason.bousman@badger.k12.wi.us

SPRING SPORT NEWS 2026-2027

Baseball

1st Practice (Catchers/Pitchers)

Monday, March 15, 2027

1st Practice (Everyone)

Monday, March 22, 2027

Head Coach Nick Hughes

nick.hughes@badger.k12.wi.us


Golf (B)

1st Practice

Monday, March 29, 2027

Head Coach Dave DeShambo 

david.deshambo@badger.k12.wi.us


Lacrosse (B) co-op at Elkhorn HS

1st Practice

Monday, March 15, 2027

Elkhorn Athletic Director

John Handel

handjo@elkhorn.k12.wi.us

Soccer (G)

1st Practice

Monday, March 22, 2027

Head Coach Ross Fowler

ross.fowler@badger.k12.wi.us


Softball

1st Practice

Monday, March 15, 2027

Head Coach Chelsea Miller

chelsea.miller@badger.k12.wi.us


Tennis (B)

1st Practice

Monday, March 29, 2027

Head Coach Paul Lauterbach

paul@lakegenevatennis.com


Track (B)

1st Practice

Monday, March 8, 2027

Head Coach Tyler VanDeVelde

tyler.vandevelde@badger.k12.wi.us


Track (G)

1st Practice

Monday, March 8, 2027

Head Coach Jason Bousman

jason.bousman@badger.k12.wi.us

BADGER SPORT GUIDES

If interested in placing an ad in Badger Sports Guides, please e-mail tami.buntrock@badger.k12.wi.us

SUMMER

Baseball Basketball Basketball Cross Country

Football Soccer Softball Strength & Speed Training

Swim Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Athletic Calendar

Athletic Teams

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Online Registration

Athletic Physicals

Activities & Clubs

Booster Club

Camps & Clinics

Co-Curricular Code of Conduct

Coaches

Community Education

Frequently Asked Questions

ImPact Testing

Letter Jacket

Rosters

Scores & Standings

Senior Awards

Southern Lakes Conference

Sporting Events Pass

Sports Guides

Student Insurance

Transportation Form

Wall of Fame - Athletics

Watch Home Games on HUDL

WIAA

Youth Local Athletic Programs

**Students do not have to pre-register for summer Strength & Speed Training -

but do need to sign-up each day in attendance**