Interscholastic Athletics
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has delayed the Fall sports start date until Monday, September 21. With NYS approval for the opening of schools in September and with appropriate social distancing, PPE usage, and cleaning and disinfection of equipment, the following will be implemented:
• Cancel NYS Fall Regional and State Championship events
• Waive seven-day practice rule to enable greater opportunities for local participation
• Maintain current practice requirements
• Encourage geographic scheduling for games & contests
• Schools would have the option, if permitted by state officials, to offer off-season conditioning workouts
If the Fall sports season is interrupted or impacted by COVID-19 crisis (i.e. state official guidance, school closings, cancelation of high-risk sports, etc.) then a condensed seasons plan will be implemented. This plan takes into consideration the competitive and interactive aspects of each sport and would include the following, with the stipulated dates being tentative.
• Season I (Winter Sports)
o Dates: Jan. 4-Mar. 13 (Week 27-36) 10 Weeks
• Season II (Fall Sports)
o Dates: Mar. 1-May 8 (Week 35-44) 10 Weeks
• Season III (Spring Sports)
o Dates: Apr. 5-Jun. 12 (Week 40-49) 10 Weeks
Extracurricular Activities
Club Advisors will submit a re-entry plan for their individual club/activity:
• Plans are to include a hybrid of in-person meetings and live video meetings.
• A calendar will be created for all clubs to book larger rooms in order to ensure social distancing.
• Clubs which consist of student cohorts entering other schools will not be permitted.
• During remote learning, clubs/activities are to meet via live video.