On March 16th 2020, the spring sports season was officially suspended by the NJSIAA. A month has gone by and the season still is yet to be cancelled, leaving many to wonder if the NJSIAA still plans on having a season. Amid the peak of the Coronavirus, the NJSIAA is still hopeful for a season.
After a month since suspending the season the NJSIAA put out a note on njsiaa.org saying, “The return-to-school date and related public health guidelines will continue to determine the viability of a spring sports season. As noted, NJSIAA is committed to doing whatever is possible to provide New Jersey’s student-athletes with some type of spring season. We have models in place that allow for competition starting as late as May 25, but given the late start date, tournament play may not be viable. Our commitment to conclude the spring season, no later than June 30 stands. As the governor noted, we remain hopeful.”
There is no certainty right now and without more information it is still unclear whether the season will go on, May 15th is another checkpoint for the state Govt. and NJSIAA will likely put out a note on May 16th to let everyone know if there will be a shortened season.
