The 16-page document classifies sports into low, moderate and high risk activities with varying guidelines for resuming practice and competition, but the thrust of the guidelines makes clear that the 2020-21 school season will be a long ways from normal. It envisions a gradual resumption of activity following the CDC’s just released guidelines on hygiene and social distancing for reopening the country, but also notes that local jurisdictions may have different criteria for opening up which should be followed.

Low risk activities are defined as sports like individual track & field events, swimming, alpine skiing, weightlifting and single cheerleading which can ... Log in to view full article.