The Illinois State High School Association (IHSA) board met virtually on Dec. 2 for an update session, where they discussed several topics, including the timeline of winter sports.
They concluded that they do not expect low risk winter sports to begin prior to January with the state’s current Tier 3 mitigations.
“The Board has no expectation to begin any winter sports seasons until 2021, but will remain agile in their preparation and willingness to adapt should a window present itself sooner,” a Wednesday press release said.
The Board also stated that it hopes to reestablish contact days in January for any winter sports that cannot begin, as well as spring and summer sports. The introduction of the contact days will be based on mitigations from the Governor and the Illinois Department of Public Health at that time.
The board will meet again to discuss sports/activities state series, possible adjustments to IHSA By-law 3.022 and 4.022 for semester academic eligibility and the latest information regarding Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation limits on Dec. 14.
