The Virginia High School League announced Tuesday that it is developing plans for the reopening of fall athletics and activities, as the state prepares to emerge from COVID-19 restrictions.

Reopening will happen in accordance with Gov. Northam’s directives on when to return to school, when schools can return to practice, and when schools can return to competition, a VHSL release stated.

VHSL staff continues to meet regularly with region superintendents, principals, athletic directors, and the VHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Committee. VHSL staff will begin meeting with Coach Advisory Committees of fall sports to discuss developing reopening plans.

VHSL is drawing input to determine how and when VHSL sports and activities should return. The goal, according to the release, is to develop plans for multiple scenarios related to start dates, safety measures for resuming practices, regular season schedules, and state playoffs for fall sports.

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