PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association announced health and safety guidelines for student-athletes to participate in fall sports, but at least one school has already opted to forgo the 2020-2021 athletic year.The governing body, which oversees both junior high and high school athletics across the state, introduced mitigation measures which include the option to modify season schedules and start times.
Under the guidelines, athletes and coaches must follow daily health screenings; high fives, fist bumps and hugs are prohibited.If an athlete or coach tests positive for the coronavirus, the entire team is required to quarantine for two weeks, per CDC and Department of Health recommendations.MORE: Wolf provides.