EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan High School Athletic Association says it has adjusted schedules to conclude Fall tournaments in football, girls volleyball and girls swimming & diving after receiving full details and requirements for the pilot rapid testing program being provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
The testing program is seen as an opportunity for fall sports teams and individuals to conclude their seasons amid a pause due to COVID-19.
Due to requirements and need for more direction from the M.D.H.H.S. over the next week, the M.H.S.A.A. has instructed schools still participating in those sports to suspend practice immediately.
The M.H.S.A.A. says it is also is working to update dates of competition to better reflect the testing schedule. Taking part is the M.D.H.H.S. testing pilot is a requirement for athletes to participate in the final competitions in these sports.
According to a statement from the M.H.S.A.A., teams taking part in the pilot program are expected to receive rapid-result antigen tests and more instruction by next Tuesday, December 29.
The M.D.H.H.S. will be conducting webinars next Monday and Tuesday to train school personnel who will be involved in the testing process.
Once the first tests have been administered on Wednesday, December 30, full team practices may commence.
If schools are delayed in the start of testing, those schools may begin practice once individuals have had one negative test.
With teams restarting practice next Wednesday at the earliest, competition dates also could be rescheduled.
Confirmation of updated tournament dates will be announced soon on the M.H.S.A.A. Website.
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