On Friday, November 20th, the MIAA released their Winter Sports modifications and parameters. Here are the big take-aways:
Sports Offerings- The following CHS sports programs will be offered in the winter season:
- Gymnastics
- Boys Swimming
- Girls Swimming
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Ice Hockey
- Girls Ice Hockey
Sports Moved to Later Seasons- The following CHS sports programs will move to later seasons:
- Wrestling- Spring Season
- Indoor Track- Fall II Season
- Winter Cheer- Spring Season
Season Dates-
First Day of Practices/Tryouts- Monday, December 14th, 2020
First Day of Contests- Week of January 4th, 2021
Last Day of Winter Season- Sunday, February 21st
Sports Modifications-
Each sport has had modifications made to their rules/practices in order to ensure the safety of our athletes. You can find all of these modifications and other important information on the MIAA's Covid Taskforce Page.
Hockomock League and Local Protocols- Now that the MIAA has set the basic modifications, the Hockomock League will be deciding on how best to implement these within the League's schools. The league will be working collaboratively on issues around how our student athletes can compete this winter in the safest way possible.
Finally, after the Hockomock League has set protocols for our sports and schools, our local Board of Health must approve CHS Athletics protocols for winter sports. This process will happen very quickly.
Winer Sports Registration- Keep an eye out on this blog for upcoming information on winter sports registration. It is expected that registration will take place during the first half of the week of November 30th. It will be a SHORT WINDOW, so please keep your eyes open so you don't miss out!
Message from the AD- Bulldogs this fall did a tremendous job following all of our protocols around social distancing, mask-wearing and hand washing. They have set the tone for the rest of the year. With Covid-19 cases on the rise in the state and nation, it is SO IMPORTANT that our student athletes follow all protocols leading up to our December 14th start date. If you are training, practice social distancing and wear a mask. If you are gathering together socially, practice social distancing and wear a mask. If you are in a car together, wear a mask. We need to all do all we can to ensure that we will be able to enjoy the winter season that has been given to us. Let's go Bulldogs. Let's be great!
If you have any questions regarding CHS Athletics, please feel fee to email us at ericksond@cantonma.org.
Happy Thanksgiving!
