On Friday January 22, 2021, the NYSDOH released updated Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The guidance states: “Effective February 1, 2021, participants in higher risk sports and recreation activities may partake in individual or distanced group training and organized no/low-contact group training and, further, may partake in other types of play, including competitions and tournaments, only as permitted by the respective local health authorities (i.e., county health departments).” Interim Guidance For Sports and Recreation During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - NYS Guidance
Section 2, on behalf of its member schools, requested approval from the County Health Departments to resume High Risk sports including basketball, cheer, wrestling, soccer, and volleyball. Pending approval from the County Health Departments, Section 2 plans to offer the following schedule for our remaining condensed seasons:
Winter (basketball, cheer, wrestling): End Date will now be March 13, 2021
Fall 2 (volleyball, soccer): Beginning on March 7 & ending on May 1, 2021
Spring (baseball, softball, Track & Field): Beginning on May 2 & ending on June 25, 2021
(Baseball can begin on April 28, 2021 due to 10 required practices before a competition compared to all other spring sports 6 required practices)
On Friday, January 29, 2021 The Saratoga County Public Health Services (SCPHS) released a document citing guidance for schools within Saratoga County to safely begin interscholastic athletics. Saratoga County - Guidance & Requirements for Resumption of K-12 Higher Risk Sport Activities
Galway Athletics and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) have been working on plans in the event that approvals are given to ensure a safe and meaningful athletic experience for our student athletes can occur. We will continue to work with the SCPHS and provide updates as we have them. The district opened registration on FamilyID for Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Cheer on Monday, January 25, 2021 to be prepared to begin our seasons, if and when given approval for high risk sports by SCPHS.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Athletic Director Elise Britt.