The State CIF released guidelines and a rough athletic schedule for the 2020-21 school year. Instead of three seasons of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring), all sports will be moved into two seasons (Winter and Spring). Exact start times have yet to be determined, but it’s anticipated that the first season will begin Mid-December or early January.
- The goal is to provide whatever opportunity we can for kids to participate in High School Athletics in the 2020-21 school year.
- ANY athletics this year is better than NONE.
- No one knows what the next few months will look like in relation to COVID protocols. We’ll plan within the schedule the state has produced recognizing that this too might need to be changed down the line.
Credit: Steve Bulette, VHS Athletics Coordinator
** Below is the official State CIF press release
July 20, 2020
CIF Statement Regarding 2020-21 Sports Calendar and Bylaw Modifications
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) has determined, in collaboration with our 10 Sections, that education-based athletics for the 2020-2021 school year will begin with a modified season of sport schedule (see following pages for 2020-21 sports calendar). Our calendar reflects the season for each CIF sport and the last date for Section Championships and Regional/State Championships in those sports where a Regional/State Championship is currently offered. Following this announcement, each CIF Section Office will release their own calendar to reflect regular season starting and ending dates and Section playoffs. It is anticipated that most Section start dates will commence in December 2020 or January 2021.
We are continuously monitoring the directives and guidelines released from the Governor’s Office, the California Department of Education, the California Department of Public Health, and local county health departments and agencies as these directives and guidelines are followed by our member schools/school districts with student health and safety at the forefront. As these guidelines change, CIF Sections may allow for athletic activity to potentially resume under the summer period rules of the local Section. Also, given this calendar change, the CIF has temporarily suspended Bylaws 600-605 (Outside Competition) in all sports for the 2020-21 school year (see the following pages for more specific information related to these changes).
2020-21 CIF Sports Calendar
as of July 20, 2020 Sport |
Last Day for Section Playoffs |
*Last Day for Regional/State Championships |
FALL |
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Volleyball (Boys & Girls) |
March 13, 2021 |
March 20, 2021 |
Water Polo (Boys & Girls) |
March 13, 2021 |
March 20, 2021 |
Cross Country |
March 20, 2021 |
March 27, 2021 |
Trad. Competitive Cheer |
Determined by Section |
April 17, 2021 |
Football |
April 10, 2021 |
April 17, 2021 |
Field Hockey |
Determined by Section |
** |
Gymnastics |
Determined by Section |
** |
Skiing & Snowboarding |
Determined by Section |
** |
SPRING |
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Badminton |
May 22, 2021 |
May 29, 2021 |
Soccer |
May 29, 2021 |
June 5, 2021 |
Swimming & Diving |
May 29, 2021 |
June 5, 2021 |
Tennis (Boys & Girls) |
May 29, 2021 |
June 5, 2021 |
Wrestling |
June 5, 2021 |
June 12, 2021 |
Basketball |
June 12, 2021 |
June 19, 2021 |
Golf (Boys & Girls) |
June 12, 2021 |
June 23, 2021 |
Baseball |
June 19, 2021 |
June 26, 2021 |
Softball |
June 19, 2021 |
June 26, 2021 |
Track & Field |
June 19, 2021 |
June 26, 2021 |
^Competitive Sport Cheer |
Determined by Section |
** |
Lacrosse |
Determined by Section |
** |
*Regional/State Championship events have been reduced to one week for all sports
** Regional/State Championship events are not currently offered by the State CIF in these sports
Pursuant to Bylaw 1108, the CIF Executive Director issues the following notice:
Temporary Extension of Bylaws 501.F and 501.G (Summer Period)
Given that the CIF has moved the start of its traditional seasons of sport to December 2020, once allowed by the appropriate state and local agencies, CIF Sections may extend their summer period up until the first date of their Fall regular season sports calendar. All summer period activities must be authorized by the member school’s principal/designee. As per CIF Article 23, local schools, school districts, leagues, and Sections may develop a more restrictive rule than the CIF State Office with respect to the aforementioned Bylaws.
Temporary Reconfiguration of Bylaws 504.E. and H. (Season of Sport)
As per the 2020-21 sports calendar above, the CIF has made adjustments to the traditional seasons of sport. Each CIF Section will release their own calendar to reflect regular season starting and ending dates and Section playoffs. It is anticipated that most Section start dates will commence in December 2020 or January 2021.
Temporary Suspension of Bylaws 600-605 (Outside Competition)
Due to the need to move sports to non-traditional times of the year, the CIF is temporarily suspending Bylaws 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, and 605 for all sports for the 2020-21 school year. Accordingly, students will be allowed to participate on an outside team at the same time they participate on their high school team. As per CIF Article 23, local schools, school districts, leagues, and Sections may develop a more restrictive rule than the CIF State Office with respect to the aforementioned Bylaws.
Each of the above Bylaw modifications are effective as of July 20, 2020 and remain in effect for the 2020-21 school year only.
Credit for the letter above the CIF Statement: Steve Bulette, VHS Athletics Coordinator