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Middleton commission approves two grants: $15,000 request for national sled/Warrior hockey events and $1,000 WBA sponsorship
Summary
On Jan. 21 the Middleton Tourism Commission approved funding for two grant requests: Destination Madison-backed funding tied to 2026 sled and Warrior hockey national championships (Middleton portion) and a $1,000 marketing sponsorship for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; both passed by voice vote.
The Middleton Tourism Commission voted on two grant requests during its Jan. 21 meeting and approved both by voice vote.
Grant for 2026 sled and Warrior hockey national championships: Commissioners reviewed a request tied to two back-to-back events proposed for April 2026 (youth sled hockey and Warrior hockey for injured and disabled U.S. military veterans). Commission staff described the request as seeking $15,000 total for the Middleton portion of ice-time costs (presenters described roughly $7,500 per ice sheet). Presenter Brandon said the events could generate roughly 2,000 overnight stays for Middleton between the two weekends and highlighted that USA Hockey enforces a room-block policy that helps local hotel pickup.
A motion to approve the requested Middleton grant funds was moved and seconded; the chair declared the grant funding passed on a voice vote. The commission asked staff to record follow-up details in writing and to coordinate with Verona and DeForest for portions of the events held outside Middleton.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association sponsorship: The commission also considered a $1,000 marketing sponsorship request for the WBA Awards for Excellence Gala on May 3 at the Marriott. Staff said the sponsor typically brings about 80–90 overnight stays and provides a post-event report. A motion to approve the $1,000 sponsorship was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; commissioners recorded four "aye" responses during the roll call portion of the vote.
Minutes approval: At the start of the meeting commissioners approved the meeting minutes by voice vote.
Votes at a glance: - 2026 Sled and Warrior hockey grant (Middleton portion): request $15,000; outcome: approved by voice vote; mover: Todd (as recorded in the meeting transcript); second: not specified in the transcript; vote record: voice vote (count not specified); notes: staff to follow up in writing on deliverables and coordination with Verona/DeForest. - Wisconsin Broadcasters Association marketing sponsorship: request $1,000; outcome: approved by voice vote; mover: (not specified in transcript); second: (not specified); vote record: 4 ayes recorded in sequence, no roll-call list in transcript; notes: sponsor provides post-event report.
Commission staff will circulate written confirmations and post the meeting materials with the minutes.
