The status of Wyoming high school sports had been sketchy at best amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) had already banned practices through the month of April and canceled the annual Art Symposium which was scheduled for the first weekend of May.
Now the WHSAA has released a letter stating that the 2020 Spring sports season has been canceled. Their letter states the following:
“It is with deep regret that the WHSAA Board of Directors announces the cancelling of all spring sports. Due to the continuing influence of COVID-19, we are not able to predict when it will be safe to resume spring sports, nor are we able to assure if any of our communities would be able to host any of our events.
The WHSAA Board of Directors promotes the benefits of participating in education-based activities. We also understand the overwhelming disappointment this decision is for our student athletes, especially our seniors.
As we all continue to adapt to the pandemic, academics need to be the focus of our students and schools to be able to complete a successful school year.
Please realize that our highest priority, as always, is ensuring the health and safety of our students, schools and communities during this challenging time. We must be a responsible organization and we look forward to the day when our students are again participating in education-based activities.”
The news is a further disappointment to students and athletes who saw the beginning of activities canceled at the 3A/4A State Basketball Tournament in Casper on March 12.
