WIAA suggests fall sports direction

Plans for fall high school sports took a step forward last week as the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Executive Board set what is known as philosophical guidelines for the 2020-21 school year.

Meeting June 7 by teleconference, the board has laid out a plan to resume fall sports, if the state Department of Health and Governor's office allow – depending on phases of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdowns.

The WIAA intends to conduct a regular season and championships, for each fall sport. This would carry even if all schools in Washington are not allowed to participate.

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