Winter sports to

start on-time

EAST LANSING — The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association confirmed during its meeting Thursday that 2020-21 Winter sports will begin on time, and also approved a series of guidelines for those sports that schools must follow as they continue to work toward limiting the spread of COVID-19.

Scrimmages will not be allowed, and sports-specific guidelines will be dispersed next week.

Face coverings must be work by athletes practicing an competing in basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling. They are not required fro athletes participating in bowling, gymnastics, skiing and swimming and diving. However, face coverings are required for those athletes when not in active participation.