North Carolina high school sports have been delayed until at least September 1, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced on Wednesday.

Based on the announcement made by the NHCSSA, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will delay its athletic season until at least September 1 as well. In addition, all athletic workouts and extra-curricular activities are suspended until further notice.

Governor Roy Cooper provided clarity on the reopening of schools across North Carolina on Tuesday when he announced a plan that would require public schools open under models that use both in-person instruction and remote learning

In response to Cooper’s announcement, the NCHSAA declared that high school sports will be delayed until at least September 1. The first five student days of the 2020-21 school year will also be designated as a “dead period” for all sports, allowing school staff to focus on the reopening of schools.

To read more about NCHSAA’s plan for high school sports, click here.

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