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In regards to certain HS athletes and the COVID-19
FHSAA CORONAVIRUS Update – March 18, 2020
In response to Governor DeSantis’ closure of Florida schools through April 15th, and following the Florida Department of Education Guidance Memorandum from March 17, 2020, the FHSAA has made the decision to postpone all scheduled FHSAA meetings, conferences, and athletic events until further notice.
Pending schools are back in session and afforded the opportunity to resume activities after April 15th, by Federal, State and Local authorities, the FHSAA will follow the recommendations and guidance available to us at that time regarding the continuance of all FHSAA spring sports and other planned meetings and conferences.
In his press conference on March 17th, among numerous other academic accommodations, Governor DeSantis did afford parents the choice to retain their child.
Be advised that FHSAA Bylaw 9.5.1, will still be in effect. It states:
A student is limited to eight consecutive semesters of eligibility beginning with the semester he/she begins ninth grade for the first time. This does not imply that the student has eight semesters of participation. After eight consecutive semesters, the student is permanently ineligible. Any possible change to this Bylaw would need to be addressed by the FHSAA Representative Assembly.
FHSAA CORONAVIRUS Update – March 18, 2020
In response to Governor DeSantis’ closure of Florida schools through April 15th, and following the Florida Department of Education Guidance Memorandum from March 17, 2020, the FHSAA has made the decision to postpone all scheduled FHSAA meetings, conferences, and athletic events until further notice.
Pending schools are back in session and afforded the opportunity to resume activities after April 15th, by Federal, State and Local authorities, the FHSAA will follow the recommendations and guidance available to us at that time regarding the continuance of all FHSAA spring sports and other planned meetings and conferences.
In his press conference on March 17th, among numerous other academic accommodations, Governor DeSantis did afford parents the choice to retain their child.
Be advised that FHSAA Bylaw 9.5.1, will still be in effect. It states:
A student is limited to eight consecutive semesters of eligibility beginning with the semester he/she begins ninth grade for the first time. This does not imply that the student has eight semesters of participation. After eight consecutive semesters, the student is permanently ineligible. Any possible change to this Bylaw would need to be addressed by the FHSAA Representative Assembly.
