Athletics

Spring Sports Update from CIAC

On May 5th Governor Lamont ordered the cancellation of in-school classes for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. Immediately following, the CIAC cancelled the spring sports season. If school buildings remain closed over the summer, sports opportunities will also be cancelled, and the focus will be on preparing for the return of sports in the fall.

Full CIAC Statement 

NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Response: Graduating Seniors and College Bound Student-Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center has announced adjustments to the initial eligibility certification requirements for Division I and Division II athletic programs. Prospective student-athletes and parents are encouraged to review this video to learn more about the update to NCAA initial eligibility.

If you have further questions, please contact your school counselor for assistance or email your questions to hartfordathletics@hartfordschools.org  NCAA Customer Service is also available to assist with questions Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern time at 877-262-1492.

Social Distancing and Training:

We understand student-athletes want to stay active during this time.  However, student-athletes should be advised that there will be no team practices of any kind while athletics activities are postponed.  If families want their student-athlete to train, families should continue to follow CDC Guidelines and maintain social distancing at all times (maintaining a 6 foot distance in public) and wearing a mask if are unable to social distance in public (on their street or in a park).