Texas high school sports are getting their first sign of life since the onset of COVID-19 way back in March.
Officials with the UIL, the governing body of high school sports in the state, said in a statement Tuesday that they’re working on a plan to allow student athletes to start strength training and conditioning as soon as June 8, if the plan is approved. They are also considering allowing marching band activities on the same date.
The statement from the UIL said, “UIL is aware of Governor Abbott’s May 18 announcement and is actively working with appropriate state officials to allow schools to begin limited summer strength and conditioning and marching band activities on June 8, 2020. As soon as the details of that plan are finalized, UIL will release them to schools to allow time to plan and prepare for bringing students back to campus for these purposes.”
The last day of UIL activities was March 14, and seasons were officially canceled April 17 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
