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Illinois Elementary School Association reverses course on fall sports cancellation, games can begin Aug. 15

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Illinois Elementary School Association reverses course on fall sports cancellation, games can begin Aug. 15

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A regional only level of the state series for softball and baseball will be held the week of Sept. 21 and a sectional only level for cross-country will be held sometime between Oct. 10-17. A sectional only level for golf will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the statement said. 

Additionally, the IESA board approved a modified plan for for all remaining IESA sports and activities. In addition to the fall sports of boys and girls golf, baseball, softball and boys and girls cross country, winter sports (running from Jan.-March) would now include boys basketball, girls volleyball, wrestling, and cheerleading. Spring sports (running from Feb.-May) now includes girls basketball, boys and girls bowling, and boys and girls track and field. 

Additionally, teams would be limited to a maximum of two contests per week with no tournaments or events with more than three teams. Baseball can play three games a week if one contest is a doubleheader. 

The statement reiterated that the approved plan was fluid and could be changed as circumstances changed in the COVID-19 pandemic response. 

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