MADISON, Wis. -- A new proposal could change the game plan for high school football fans.

Officials with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) are meeting with school districts throughout the state beginning on Wednesday to discuss a proposal that would do away with conferences for varsity football teams in the state.

Some teams are already speaking out against the change.

With a 2-0 start, the Sun Prairie Cardinals said that they're hoping for a chance at the Big Eight Conference title, a title that might not even exist next season.

"We love our Big Eight Conference. I think it's a conference with a lot of tradition," said varsity coach Brian Kaminski.

The WIAA is proposing replacing conferences with districts. The association said it would create a more competitive balance to all schools, regardless of enrollment.

If passed, the Big Eight Conference would change to District Four in Division One. This district would include all four Madison schools, Middleton, Verona, Sun Prairie and Oconomowoc.

All eight districts would play nine games in the regular season, including a non-conference season opener.

The proposal could be implemented as soon as next year.

WIAA officials said the distance between football fields isn't a major issue in the proposal, but does post "school mileage comparison" charts on its Web site. The Madison-area district wouldn't see a dramatic increase in mileage

"It's going to affect every high school football team in the state really, it really will," said Kaminski.

Kaminski said that he has some concerns about the about the proposal -- especially losing three big Rock County rivals and replacing them with Oconomowoc.

"We feel we're one of the better conferences around from top to bottom, a lot of great rivalries and we know that Janesville/Beloit schools always bring something to the table," said Kaminski.

"It's a tradition. We've played them for so long," said junior linebacker David Presser. "You get to have an extra little something each game when you play them."

Cardinal Quarterback Booster Club member Jan Kiecker said it's not that she prefers the ride to Janesville over Oconomowoc, rather it's the tradition of Friday nights.

"I think it's a big thing. You know, like I said I've been here seven years," said Kiecker. "That's just the way it's been, and I think it's a good thing."

The WIAA will meet with district officials for the next three weeks, gauging opinions on the proposal. Madison area district officials will meet with WIAA in Barneveld on Sept. 23. The meetings aren't open to parents or fans.