Season B timelines change — again!

Following multiple meetings in the past week, Colorado High School Activities Association has secured variances from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and state officials that will allow all Season B sports and activities to begin practice on Jan. 18.

The following sports have been approved to start practice on Monday, Jan. 18: ice hockey, skiing, girls swimming, wrestling, basketball and competitive spirit. The approved calendar will be revised to begin competition on Monday, Jan. 25.

Previously, Season B was proposed to begin on Monday, Feb. 1. Through collaborative negotiations, the Jan. 18 start-date aligns with Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement to prioritize in-person or hybrid learning models.

“For months, our office has been laser-focused on students and the safe resumption of high school sports and activities in 2021,” said CHSAA Commissioner Rhonda Blanford-Green. “The conversations with CDPHE and the Governor’s COVID Response Team to resume Season B sports have been intentional and assertive. Though it has taken many late nights and weekends, we are thrilled that our student-athletes, member schools and local school communities have a resolution. Educationally based athletics are a vital extension of the classroom.”

The CHSAA administrative staff has planned a series of virtual meetings for athletic directors and coaches to provide details on the implementation of each sport. These meetings will begin on Monday, Jan. 4.

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