Georgia's economy was among the first to re-open, so it stands to reason its state high school association would be on the forefront as well.
While the GHSA is not open for business right now and has been shut down since April, they reportedly are considering proposals to get things moving again. To be clear, the GHSA has not made any reopening plan official yet; and could opt for a different plan should conditions merit.
WJCL is reporting a timeline for how the Peach State's high schools can begin training for an on-time 2020 football season.
-- Practices can begin July 6 with two hour practices in helmets and shorts only. Five such sessions would be required to put on pads.
-- Teams could begin 2-hour helmet, shoulder pads and shorts helmets on July 13 through July 24.
-- Teams could hold full-padded practices on July 27.
-- Teams could compete in up to two scrimmages between Aug. 6 and Aug. 15.
-- The season would begin Aug. 21.
"I am in the process of gathering as much information as possible to narrow down a date that we may be able to begin some type of face-to-face work with our student athletes. We will be looking at local, state and national information to attempt to make the best decision going forward. I am hopeful that we can implement a measured return to training with guidance in June," GHSA executive director Robin Hines said, via WJCL. "All of the information needed to make such a decision is not available but we are working toward this goal. Social distancing, reduced numbers of athletes and coaches per session, disinfecting facilities as well as standard hygiene practices will certainly be a part of any return to sport training."
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