JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com. The CIF State, which held teleconference meetings this week with its 10 sports commissioners, also announced Friday that it will recommend by July 20 whether the fall sports can be played as scheduled. CIF sports have guidelines specific to them, with some sports having a Phase One and a Phase Two. CIF Statement Regarding 2020-21 Sports Calendar and Bylaw Modifications https://t.co/zff9C0WZOA pic.twitter.com/wUOy5eV1v6, First COVID-19, Now Mosquitoes: Bracing for Bug-borne Ills, High School Sports Face Many Obstacles as School Year Nears, Copyright © 2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. “I have heard from countless principals, athletic directors and coaches, as well as read many news articles, in which those who were quoted spoke with purpose and conviction in doing all they can to develop workable schedules that our student athletes and all our stakeholders are depending on,” Rob Wigod, commissioner of CIF Southern Section, said. Since the announcement of the 2020-2021 sports calendars, the CIF offices said the reaction has been positive. One of the latest updates also involves CIF Bylaw 503.G – Pre-Participation Physical Examination – the 30-day waiver for the pre-participation physical examination that was announced in June is no longer applicable given the delay of the fall season of sport to December. JSerra’s Gabe D’Arcy says switch to Arkansas was made easier by support from UCLA baseball coach In Phase One of the return to sports activities, the CIF State recommends that team workouts should be restricted to groups of 5-10 student-athletes or to whatever local authorities dictate, and a minimum distance of 6 feet should be between individuals. Or, contact our editors by emailing moderator@scng.com. CIF sports have guidelines specific to them, with some sports having a Phase One and a Phase Two. Gov. He was in the inaugural class inducted into the Santa Ana Unified School District Sports Hall of Fame. The CIF Southern Section executive committee, under the leadership of President Mike West, held their first meeting of the 2020-2021 school year virtually Thursday, Aug. 13.

Oother requirements and features of the CIF State guidelines: — during the fall, the CIF will allow a one-time, 30-day waiver of the pre-participation physical exam that is required for all athletes. 1 September 1, 2020 | CIF NEWS Full Story Sports Participation at All-Time High for Eighth Consecutive Year August 3, 2020 | CIF NEWS Full Story Update from CIF State Office March 23, 2020 | CIF NEWS Full Story School districts have the power to establish their own policies and practices. Thank you very much for your help and support, it is truly appreciated. As a media professional, he is also an On-Air Personalty that can be heard on the airwaves at 101.3 The Mix (KATY-FM) as well as Hot 103.9 (KHTI-FM). He writes a weekly column on the county high school sports scene and also covers games and writes features. Presnap during a high school football game between the Mater Dei Monarchs and the St. John Bosco Braves on October 25, 2019. Advanced in-person appointments or virtual meetings only will be allowed, and the office staff continue to be available via email as well. Mater Dei’s Wilhelm Breidenbach enjoys feeling of completion by signing with Nebraska

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Steve was honored as Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section. At that meeting, the executive committee accepted the 2020-2021 CIF Southern Section goals in this update. The new principal/athletic director workshops will be coming soon. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. Plastic face shields are forbidden unless otherwise stipulated by National Federation rules. Tension builds as high schools wait for state to decide if sports can return as scheduled, Chain Reaction, Anaheim’s all-ages concert venue, announces plans to close as supporters rally to save it, HOA Homefront: Who decides on the HOA colors?

School across the nation's most populous state closed in March as California rolled out stay-home restrictions. Newsom said all schools, public and private, in counties that are on a state monitoring list for rising coronavirus infections cannot hold in-person classes and will have to meet strict criteria for reopening. There are two specific workshops designed for new principals and athletic directors scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The waiver forms have been removed from the CIF State website and a statement regarding this situation has been inserted in their place. Fall 2020 Vol.

The CIF Southern Section offices recently released an update regarding the 2020-2021 high school sports seasons. “I hope this information is useful to you moving forward and if you have any questions, or I can help you in any way at all, do not hesitate to contact me,” Wigod said. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. On Monday the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced it's delaying the start of all 2020-2021 sports schedules. If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! CIF releases guidelines for restarting high…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), CIF releases guidelines for restarting high school sports in the fall, Brea Olinda tennis ace Kayla Meraz honors coach at Signing Day celebration, Mater Dei’s Wilhelm Breidenbach enjoys feeling of completion by signing with Nebraska, Los Alamitos’ Sophia Nugent ‘grateful’ to sign with Oklahoma softball, JSerra’s Gabe D’Arcy says switch to Arkansas was made easier by support from UCLA baseball coach, Laguna Beach girls water polo completes sweep, all 11 seniors commit to colleges, Tallest American Christmas tree reaches San Clemente, Some temporary license plates have a different look — for now, Amazon Fresh grocery store opens at Irvine Market Place, Disney California Adventure to reopen Buena Vista Street for shopping and dining, Man found shot to death inside Newport Beach house, suspect arrested, Mail ballots from the dead, and other rarities. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Thirty-two of California's 58 counties are on the list, encompassing the vast majority of the state's population and its biggest cities, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits.

Related Articles High school football, volleyball, gymnastics and other fall sports … The Valley News is made up of local residents dedicated to keeping our communities up-to-date with local issues. CIF regulations will continue to require a student-athlete to have a 2.0 minimum grade-point average and a minimum of 20 passing credits, even with some schools and districts having implemented a pass/fail or credit/no-credit grading system this spring. For more information from the Southern Section offices, visit http://www.cifss.org. The rules also mandate that all staff and students above Second Grade who do return to campuses wear masks in school. Los Alamitos’ Sophia Nugent ‘grateful’ to sign with Oklahoma softball If granted, the waiver, which requires documentation, would give a student-athlete immediate athletic eligibility. “To get one of us on your league meeting schedule, please email me robw@cifss.org and we will make it happen.”. As the school year begins and moves forward, CIF administrators said they want to be sure and let Athletic Directors know to invite them to any meetings as they are more than happy to join.

Each of the state’s 10 sections will then release their own schedule with that framework in mind. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Guidelines for communication, new rules, review of eligibility, suggestions and best practices for athletic programs are just a few of the topics that will be covered. “In the effort to give as much time as possible to make the most informed decision we can,” CIF Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod wrote in a release, “it was agreed that there will be an announcement from the CIF State office addressing the status of fall sports to be made no later than July 20.”. Laguna Beach girls water polo completes sweep, all 11 seniors commit to colleges. When can Disneyland and other major California theme parks reopen? The waiver and release of liability form must be completed by the student-athlete and parent/legal guardian.

High schools were scheduled to begin football practice in early August. The CIF offices are open with normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For those looking to get in touch with the offices, phone service will resume, but no walk-ins will be permitted at this time. JP is an award-winning journalist at the Valley News, where he is the Sports Editor. CIF-SS commissioner: Recent news, data for COVID-19 raises concern about return of HS sports Wigod disappointed by lack of progress in fighting COVID-19 as season approaches “We are ready to go in the effort to achieve all of our goals and look forward to reporting on our progress in the time ahead,” West said. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with our 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule (see below for 2020-21 sports calendar). CIF Southern Section high school sports update, Junior golfers have success at local VJGA tournament, Eight candidates vie for 3 seats on AEC board, http://www.1013themix.com/personalities/jp/, MSJC receives funding to help struggling students succeed, University of Dallas students make spring 2020 dean’s list, Local students enroll at the University of Utah. It remains up to CIF member schools to certify a student-athlete’s academic eligibility, At this time, all students are expected to have a completed pre-participation examination on file with their school before participating in their next season of sport. Steve also is in the Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and was the first journalist to receive the Contribution to Education award from the Orange County Department of Education. The CIF State office on Friday released guidelines for high schools to follow as they restart athletic activities and begin preparations for the 2020-21 school year. Brea Olinda tennis ace Kayla Meraz honors coach at Signing Day celebration Riverside County reports 924 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths, 20 more in... Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective, Officials see extremist groups, disinformation in protests, Despite defections, Facebook officially launches Libra, Redwood tree falls, kills hiker in California park. High school football, volleyball, gymnastics and other fall sports will not start until winter under a revised calendar issued Monday by the California Interscholastic Federation. — all coaches and students should be screened daily for COVID-19 signs or symptoms before participating in a practice, workout or competition. — state, local or school district guidelines for face coverings should be followed. All rights reserved, released a statement on the 2020-2021 calendar, begin the school year with online instruction.