IHSAA spring sports officially canceled
INDIANAPOLIS — With Governor Holcomb’s decision to keep schools closed until the end of the current school year, the IHSAA made official what had been waiting for the Governor’s decision. The spring sports schedule in the state is officially canceled.
Saying “The Indiana High School Athletic Association staunchly supports our Governor, our State Commissioner of Health and our State Superintendent of Public Instruction in their herculean efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are extremely fortunate in Indiana to have these exemplary leaders providing guidance and care to all Hoosiers.”
The decision to close all schools in the state to stop the spread of the virus made the IHSAA decision inevitable.
“With the announcement today of the closure of K-12 schools throughout Indiana for the remainder of the school year, the IHSAA announces the cancellation of all spring sports tournament series events for the 2019- 20 school year,” the Association said in an official release late Thursday afternoon. “It is imperative that our students, coaches, officials, administrators and parents be encouraged in every manner to adhere to the guidance provided by our leadership. The Association understands the extreme seriousness of this pandemic and joins in support of current measures being implemented as well as future considerations.”
The release went on to say:
“We join all Hoosiers in anticipation of a triumphant homecoming back to our schools in the fall of 2020 complete with a full complement of IHSAA sports. The Association continues to remind its member schools and the general public to follow the guidance of the governor and the Indiana State Department of Health via IN.gov/coronavirus.”
