VISAA to skip wrestling post-season for Virginia independent schools unless the sport sheds "high-risk" status

Oct 27, 2020, 10:02 AM (ET)

by Various sources

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In its announcement concerning the winter season for Virginia's independent high schools, the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) indicated that there would be no wrestling post-season unless the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) lowers wrestling's risk-level from its current "high-risk" status.

Basically, the VISAA will hold winter post-season open invitationals for sports considered "moderate risk," to include basketball, indoor track and swimming/diving. Sport specific safety protocols for these sports are coming November 6.

According to media reports, the schools can conduct wrestling, but the VISAA would not provide a post season under the sport's current NFHS designation.

Below are media stories on this announcement from Monday:

Virginian Pilot: VISAA announces state championships for 3 winter sports. Wrestling is prohibited for now

Richmond.com: VISAA to hold state tournaments for basketball, indoor track, and swimming and diving during winter season

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