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COVID-19: First Practice Date Set For CT High School Sports COVID-19: First Practice Date Set For CT High School Sports
Covid-19: First Practice Date Set For CT High School Sports Play ball! The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) laid out its plan to kickstart winter sports as the state continues combating the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CIAC, the first practice date for winter sports has been scheduled for no earlier than Tuesday, Jan. 19 - after the MLK Day holiday - with games set to start on or after Monday, Feb. 8. In total, 12 regular-season games will be permitted in girls and boys basketball, boys ice hockey, girls gymnastics, and boys swimming.  A postseason in all sports will be permitted between Monday, March 22, and Sun…
COVID-19: CIAC Postpones Start Of Winter HS Season COVID-19: CIAC Postpones Start Of Winter HS Season
Covid-19: Ciac Postpones Start Of Winter HS Season Interscholastic sports in Connecticut are on hold for at least the next two months as the state continues to see a spike in COVID-19 infections. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17 that all winter sports have been postponed until at least Jan. 19, 2021, due to the pandemic. Sports including wrestling, competitive cheerleading, and dance are all considered high-risk while sports like basketball, swimming, volleyball, and ice hockey are considered moderate risk. Related story - COVID-19: CIAC Now Decides Fall Sports Conditioning…