Section two extends spring sports suspension

Posted: Apr 6, 2020 / 06:46 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 6, 2020 / 06:46 PM EDT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Section 2 announced an extension of the spring sports ban through April 30th on Monday. The original suspension ran through April 19th. The announcement came just before it was known schools in New York would stay closed until April 29th.

This morning the Section 2 Committee and League Presidents discussed the current status of Interscholastic Athletics & where we are in Section 2. Please see the press release below. pic.twitter.com/m9ckm9rZ1r
— Section 2 Athletics (@Sect2athletics) April 6, 2020

June Regents canceled. Schools closed until April 29th. Signs of curve flattening. Lets stay optimistic. We need students in classrooms in order for them to participate in sports. Practicing social distancing increases the likelihood of spring sports being a reality. @NYSPHSAA
— Dr. Robert Zayas (@RobertZayasNY) April 6, 2020