High school athletic workouts start next month!
From the week of Nov. 2 to Thanksgiving break, high school students and coaches may voluntarily participate in outdoor conditioning activities.
Sports-specific pre-practice will follow, from the week of Nov. 30 until Dec. 18. The next Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) modified sports season for the 2020-21 school year begins Dec. 28, and includes girls bowling, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls wrestling and boys swimming.
Safety
The availability of practices and competitions are tied to COVID-19 case rates as well as the percentage of positive tests in Kitsap County.
Students and coaches must also meet new safety protocols, including:
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Athletes will work out in pods of six or fewer
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Athletes should stay 6 feet apart when not engaged in sporting activities, team meetings or huddles
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Coaches must wear face coverings
For more safety precautions, read WIAA’s full Return to Play Guidelines
Next Steps
High schools will send more information and schedules on Friday, Oct. 23, including the 2020 Out of Season Coach and Student Responsibilities.
Students must register online and have an up-to-date physical to participate.
In keeping with WIAA guidelines, middle school sports are tentatively scheduled to happen second semester. Specific offerings are not yet determined.