SPORTS UPDATE 12/18/20

Unless new MDHHS orders are issued, all winter sports practices and competitions may start when the updated emergency orders expire on Jan. 15.  Only virtual contact is allowed for all sports in all member school facilities, except those fall sport schools and individuals still in the MHSAA tournament following the pilot testing program, at this time.  

Schools and coaches should strongly discourage any non-school activity by individuals during this pause to not create more virus spread so that we can return to play.  All winter sport tournaments will conclude by the end of March and updated scheduling guidance and winter sport tournament dates will be finalized and shared with member schools next Tuesday, Dec. 22.  

Note that the one outdoor winter sport, skiing, may begin outdoor practices and competition on Monday, Dec. 21 with no change to the published MHSAA Ski tournament dates.  All indoor junior high and middle school sports may also resume when the orders expire on Jan. 15.  All safety protocols remain in effect when winter practices and competitions resume.

At the current time, the updated MDHHS emergency orders do not allow for any spectators at contests for both fall and winter sports.

All spring sports will start on time and no changes will be made to spring sport tournament dates. 

Additional winter scheduling details and finalized tournament dates will be shared with schools by the end of the day next Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director