Local administrators and coaches react to football, volleyball and competitive cheer being moved to a "Fall II" March 1, 2021 start date.
Fall sports until march hpotents many questions as it has provided answs.
Tonight we hear local reaction as area coaches and administrators continue to prepare (and( hope to play sports during a pandemic.
The hits - just keep on coming.
John rathbun: i was shocked.
Initially allowed to practice but not play starting september 21st - the high-risk fall sports of football - volleyball and competitive cheer will now have to wait until march first to begin their seasons.
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None john rathbun: the state high school athletic association said the uncertainty over ability to compete fully in the fall - plus concerns from athletic directors from districts around the state regarding logistics made a "fall two" season seem the best option.
Some locally disagree - but say at least now they have a date where they can start prepping for games.
Curtis schmidt: athletic association officials said as with any decision - they know they won't see uniform support but that the decisions are made with the best intentions for a safe and meaningful season for student- athlets.
Dr. robert zayas: logistics aside - another concern for this "fall two season" is viability when it comes to weather.
As we know all too well - march in central new york isn't always the best for outdoor activities.
Dr. robert zayas: the start of spring sports has been pushed to april 19th to allow the "fall two season" to complete.
There may be a slight overlap between seasons.
However - with all that's gone on over the past few months - disagreeing with the decision doesn't mean teams won't be ready come march.
Curtis schmidt: > don't forget - in addition to this decision regarding high risk fall sports - section iii will reveal the results of a vote to determine whether even low-risk fall sport will be played in the fall.
Schools had to submit ballots today signed by the district's superintendent - athletic director and high school principal.
Section three executives will meet tomorrow to make a final decision about fall sports in the area - though they remain optimistic they will play.
We'll update you on the matter as soon as information becomes available.
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