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Fall High School Sports Pushed Back To Sept. 21st.

Written by Tariq on July 17, 2020

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced they are delaying the start of the fall high school sports season and canceling the fall regional and state championships. NYSPHSAA says the fall season is expected to start Monday, Sept. 21. It is also preparing to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The condensed season plan would entail the following, with the listed dates being tentative.

Season I (Winter Sports)

Tentative Dates: Jan. 4 – Mar. 13 (Week 27-36) – 10 Weeks

Sports: basketball (girls & boys), bowling (girls & boys), gymnastics, ice hockey (girls & boys), indoor track & field (girls & boys), skiing (girls & boys), swimming (boys), *wrestling, *competitive cheer.

* Because of the high-risk nature of wrestling and competitive cheer, sports may be moved to Season II or season III.

Season II (Fall Sports)

Tentative Dates: Mar. 1 – May 8 (Week 35-44) – 10 Weeks

Sports: football, cross country (girls & boys), field hockey, soccer (girls & boys), swimming (girls), volleyball (girls & boys), Unified bowling.

Note: Weather will have an impact upon outdoor sports in some parts of the state in March and potentially early April. Girls Tennis moved to Season III.

Season III (Spring Sports)

Tentative Dates: Apr. 5 – Jun. 12 (Week 40-49) – 10 Weeks

Sports: baseball, softball, golf (girls & boys), lacrosse (girls & boys), tennis (girls & boys), outdoor track & field (girls & boys), Unified basketball.