Athletic organizations plan for delayed sports seasons

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have set new schedules for spring and summer sports, which will be implemented if Iowa schools are allowed to resume classes on May 1.

The new schedule would have practices begin for track and field as well as golf on May 1, with the first competitions being held May 4. State competitions would then be held June 4-6 for track and field, while state girls’ golf would be June 8-9 and state boys’ golf would be June 11-12.

Practice for baseball and softball would begin on May 18, with the first competitions being held June 1. State competitions would be held July 20-24 for softball and July 24-August 1 for baseball.

The IHSAA and IGHSAU have not set a minimum or maximum number of competition dates within these schedules. Member schools will be able to determine their own regular seasons that are best suited for their school schedules and activities.