DIAA Sends Formal Reprimand to Indian River High School over TV Ad

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Indian River High School has been issued a formal letter of reprimand by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) for failure to comply with DIAA regulations concerning student-athlete eligibility and amateur status. This comes after the football team was part of a TV commercial promoting Hershey Exteriors. While no direct compensation or benefits were provided…

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Laurel Christmas Parade Delayed Until Mon. Dec. 6th

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The Town of Laurel Christmas Parade will be postponed for a few days because of postseason high school football. The Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Friday December 3rd will instead take place Monday December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Town officials said they were attempting to notify applicants for the parade as soon as possible. Laurel…

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Brackets Set For Del. HS Sports Post-Season

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The brackets are now set for Delaware’s spring sports championships. The DIAA (Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association) Sunday released this schedule Sunday: Boys Lacrosse Baseball Softball D1 and D2 Girls soccer According to the DIAA, spectators are encouraged to contact the host sites to determine each spectator limit, livestream availability and ticket sales. Play-In, First, Second,…

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Winter HS Sports Competitions Can Begin Monday, No Tournament Plans Yet Approved

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The DIAA Board of Directors met yesterday virtually, and received confirmation from DPH that winter sports competitions may begin on Monday, January 11, 2021.Ā On December 10, 2020, Governor Carney released theĀ Fourth Revision to the 27th Modification,Ā which suspended games, matches, and competitions as of December 14th.Ā As a result, the December 21, 2020 start date of winter…

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Revised Fall Sports Plan Approved by Del. Board of Ed.

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Fall sports play on in Delaware. The Delaware State Board of Education met for hours before voting 4-3 in favor of a proposal approved last week by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to start practice and competition for fall sports. Earlier, both boards had voted to delay fall sports until the winter months. Practice will…

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Del. Updates Scholastic Sports Guidance

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Governor John Carney Tuesday updated Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency that clarifies scholastic athletics competition health-related guidelines. Sports are classified as high risk, medium risk and low risk. Each classification carries guidance about masks, social distancing and other precautions designed to protect players, coaches and families. Wrestling and football are in the high risk category,…

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Del. Fall Scholastic Sports Postponed

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The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Directors Thursday voted to consolidate sports seasons for the coming academic year – a decision that postpones fall sports for months. In a statement, the DIAA said it will work with school administrators, athletic directors trainers and others on specific start dates for seasons. No sports will be…

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