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Covid-19: Guidance Released For CT Fall HS Sports
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) has laid out its plans for all fall high school sports this year.
Officials announced that all fall sports will have seasons this year, including football, with certain COVID-19-related protocols put in place to help curtail the spread of the virus.
Masks will be required for volleyball, swimming while outside the water, indoor cheerleading, and dance for athletes, coaches, and officials. No masks will be required for football, soccer, field hockey, cross country, or outdoor cheer.
The CIAC noted that “this plan is fluid and in a…
Covid-19: Ciac Decision To Pause Fall Sports Upsets Student-Athletes, Parents, Coaches
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has paused fall sports as it gets set to meet with the state Department of Health to review recommendations on school sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, much to the disappointment of student-athletes, coaches and parents.
The CIAC previously planned on moving forward with fall sports, but announced last week that it would follow health officials’ recommendations to pause in-person fall sports, including conditioning programs, until at least Monday, Aug. 24.
According to the Department of Health, any moderate or high-risk sports, includin…