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TO: CIF SOUTHERN SECTION PRINCIPALS/ ATHLETIC DIRECTORS

FROM: ROB WIGOD, COMMISSIONER OF ATHLETICS

SUBJECT: CIF SOUTHERN SECTION UPDATE

DATE: JUNE 12, 2020

I hope you and your families are well. Here is the latest update…

Fall Sports – The message I want to convey to all of you is that we are totally committed to
having Fall, Winter and Spring Sports during the 2020-2021 school year. I want to remind you
that the decisions to reopen our schools, and subsequently bring back athletic programs after they
have started their academic year, will be made entirely by each local Superintendent/School
Board from a public school district or each private school Head of School/School Board who
have the authority to make those decisions. I am sure they will follow the recommendations of
state and local health authorities in arriving at the decisions that are in the best interests of their
students and school communities.

This week, we had a teleconference with the CIF State Office and the 10 CIF Section
Commissioners. At this meeting, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the various scenarios
that relate to Fall Sports. In the effort to give as much time as possible to make the most informed
decision we can, it was agreed that there will be an announcement from the CIF State Office
addressing the status of Fall Sports to be made no later than Monday, July 20.

CIF Return to Activity Guidelines – The CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has
developed a comprehensive document to help schools/school districts/private schools prepare for
their student-athletes to return to athletic activities. Those guidelines are attached to this update.
Please keep in mind that these are recommendations and are subject to local county guidelines
that must be followed at all times.

Pre-Participation Physical Examination – The CIF State Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
has addressed the situation involving the difficulties students could experience in getting annual
pre-participation physical examinations. The CIF Sports Medicine Advisory Committee believes
that students need to have a pre-participation physical examination now more than ever. They are
recommending that a 30-day waiver to obtain a pre-participation physical examination be
available to those who wish to request it after their current physical examination has expired. The
specific language related to the waiver is attached to this update. Also, a student-athlete
requesting a temporary waiver must submit to their school administration a student Health
Screening Form completed and signed by the student’s parent/legal guardian prior to participating
in tryouts, practice or interscholastic competition. These documents will be posted on the CIF
website, www.cifstate.org, in the coming weeks.