The Michigan High School Athletic Association has given the green light for minimal-contact sports such as golf, tennis and cross country to begin competitions Aug. 19 and 21, but still unknown is the fate for starting up football, volleyball and soccer games during the coronavirus pandemic.
MHSAA officials said they will make decisions about competition timelines for football, soccer and volleyball by Aug. 20, depending on how the spread of COVID-19 is trending. Athletes in all sports but football can start practice Aug. 12, while football practices with full player pads and equipment will be delayed a week until Aug. 17.
The MHSAA’s representative council voted to cancel scrimmages in all fall sports and limited the number of teams that can compete in regular-season tournaments, invitationals and other multi-team events.
Girls volleyball and girls swimming and diving are contingent on whether Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts a prohibition on indoor sports facilities. Practices can begin outdoors if possible.