Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board voted in special session today to delay the start of season until Jan. 5.
The suggested date for winter sports to begin is now January 5, 2021. As a result, the earliest allowable first date of practice for baseball, softball and track has been pushed to Feb. 15. Perfect for outdoor…, KVOA Television What we’re doing right now in the postseason for volleyball is limiting the number (of spectators) per gym.
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AIA delays winter sports season until January. EDITOR'S NOTE: For a related story, click here. “We will continue to monitor metrics and adjust as needed for all our student athletes to compete and have a safe return to play,” Sequoia Pathway athletic director Glen Hale said.
AIA Executive Director David Hines will meet with state health and education officials before the executive board votes on the proposal. The AIA will approach basketball with guidelines similar to those used during fall indoor sports. The AIA has postponed all winter sports until Jan. 5, 2021, due to COVID-19. Fun in General |
Many winter sports, including basketball and wrestling, are played indoors, which can contribute to spreading COVID-19. The governor’s latest plea for people to stay at home amid a resurgence of the pandemic comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 14,612 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 168 additional deaths. Email . “I don’t have an exact date for that yet. Community Info |
(We would) still have a full season, just lower minimums for games to qualify for postseason.
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