Gov. Jay Inslee extended<\/a> the statewide closure of all public, private and charter K-12 schools through June 19. During the briefing, spring sports and activities were not addressed by the governor or State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.<\/p>\nWashington Interscholastic Activities Association officials reached out to the state leaders for clarification, the organization shared earlier Monday evening, and shortly after 6 p.m., the WIAA reported the disappointing loss.<\/p>\n
“The WIAA has received clarification that the order issued by Governor Inslee on Monday includes the cancellation of all in-person extracurricular athletics and activities through the end of the school year,” according to a news release.<\/p>\n
The cancellation includes all regular season contests and practices as well as all postseason tournaments and championship events for both sports and extracurricular activities, the WIAA reports.<\/p>\n
Spring sports include baseball, boys and girls golf, boys soccer, softball, girls tennis and boys and girls track and field.<\/p>\n
While difficult, the decisions as made for the safety of students and families in Washington, the WIAA wrote.<\/p>\n
“The WIAA Executive Board and the WIAA Staff feel for those students around the state that have had their seasons or careers cut short,” the release continues.<\/p>\n
“This terrible disease has not only prevented students from creating lifelong memories through competition, it has limited the valuable lessons gained through participation in education-based athletics and activities.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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