BLOOMINGTON -- Athletic directors at regional schools are planning out their athletic contests through the end of the year. This is in response to a decision made by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors. IHSA's board would convene on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to establish dates for abbreviated seasons for many winter, spring, and summer sports.
"We understood the high level or anticipation surrounding the announcement, along with the scrutiny that will accompany it," states IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. "Ultimately, the board adhered to its stated goals throughout the pandemic: providing an opportunity for every IHSA student-athlete to compete safely this year and maximizing opportunities for traditional IHSA spring sports after they lost their entire season a year ago."
Anderson: Schools and coaches can make additional tweaks
Anderson recognizes that many schools and coaches will likely offer their own tweaks that would make things 'better' for their schools and sporting events.
"Our board faced an impossible task with a litany of factors," notes Anderson. "They were conscientious in considering every possibility and I believe their decisions today are a positive step for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our students."
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