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1/ NJSIAA updates plan for returning to play
August 20, 2020 – It’s game on!
Today, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) Sports Advisory Task Force released its Return-to-Sports Plan, which provides detailed schedules for fall and winter sports.
August 20, 2020 – It’s game on!
Today, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) Sports Advisory Task Force released its Return-to-Sports Plan, which provides detailed schedules for fall and winter sports.
2/ The dates for the spring sports season will be announced at a later date; the task force recognizes the need to maximize the spring season due to the loss of the season last school year.
3/ The outdoor fall sports – football, cross country, field hockey, girls tennis and soccer – will begin practice on September 14. Girls tennis will begin competition on September 28.
4/ Cross country, field hockey and soccer will begin competition on October 1, and opening day for the football season will be Friday, October 2.
5/ The indoor fall sports – gymnastics and girls volleyball – will be moved to a new, special season that will begin with practices on February 16 and competition on March 3.
6/ If circumstances change, and NJSIAA is unable to have a fall season, the outdoor fall sports will also be played at this time. Winter sports teams may begin practicing on December 3. Winter sport competition will begin on December 21.
7/ All of these dates are subject to change based on guidance from the Governor and Department of Health.
The Sports Advisory Task Force was guided by a set of principles that take into account the unique circumstances that we all are living through.
The Sports Advisory Task Force was guided by a set of principles that take into account the unique circumstances that we all are living through.
8/ Their goals were to ensure health and safety; promote participation, not championships; limit travel; and stay flexible in the face of changing circumstances.
9/ With these principles in mind, schedules will be condensed, competition will be local, out-of-state competition will be prohibited (unless a waiver is granted for exceptional circumstances), and post-season play will be limited and local, with no statewide championships.
10/ “We’re extremely appreciative of the support and guidance from Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Paul Sarlo and Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly,” said NJSIAA COO, Colleen Maguire.
11/ “Our kids need structured activity, and we believe that education-based high school sports is the best way to provide it. Giving teenagers extra motivation to stay COVID-free promotes healthy outcomes for everyone,” said NJSIAA COO, Colleen Maguire.
