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IHSA Hasn’t Given Up On Spring Season Yet


While colleges have already canceled their spring sports seasons, and pro sports remain on hold, Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson hasn’t given up hope on a spring season.

“As the IHSA staff and board of directors continue to monitor updates from government offices, as well as state and local health departments, we continue to support the possibility of our member schools completing both regular and postseason spring sport seasons,” Anderson said. “The date schools are allowed to return to session will determine the length of the spring sports season and the potential of an IHSA state series.”

Spring sports looking to compete include badminton, baseball, softball, boys water polo, girls water polo, boys track, girls track, boys tennis, boys volleyball, boys gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse and girls soccer at the high school level. The IHSA bass fishing finals are scheduled for May 17-18, though it’s classified as an activity instead of a sport.

“We will be working with our Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) to determine the need for an acclimatization period in advance of competition once school resumes,” Anderson said. “No timeline has been set at this time. We are considering an extension of the spring sports season limitation to provide more participation opportunities for students. This may include movement of the postseason timelines and state series. We will continue to provide updates as new information is available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.”

The Journal-area has 24 high schools waiting for a green light to start or resume their seasons.

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