NYSPHSAA begins discussions to formulate plan for fall sports season

NYSPHSAA officials and its COVID-19 Task Force each met to discuss the latest state guidance on sports and how to implement it into forming the fall season.

Discussions are ongoing.

Moderate risk can move forward beginning september 21st - preparations now begin for the fall sports season.

The new york state public high school athletic association began discussions today to analyze the specifics of the latest state guidance and how to best implement them this fall.

Section executive directors - officers and state athletic officials met - as well as - the association's covid-19 task force which held its fourth meeting.

Executive director doctor robert zayas said that they are all encouraged by the announcement to allow at least some sports to begin and that it's a positive step for high school athletes in the state.

These groups will meet again prior to the end of the week to discuss logistics such as practice requirements - maximum number of games permitted - and their own protocols to put in place for interscholastic teams. stay with newschannel two for the latest.

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