Osceola School District adjusts 2020 fall sports seasons for high schools

The Florida High School Athletic Association's Board of Directors has given school districts the authority to start fall athletic programs at their discretion on Aug. 24 or thereafter.

The Osceola School District will follow the following schedule as schools reopen, allowing them to choose and manage their fall sports schedules to provide the best opportunity for regular season competition without losing the opportunity for state series competition.

 Football

First practice - Week of Sept. 7

First contest - Week of Sept. 21

Cross Country

First practice - Week of Aug. 24

First contest - Week of Sept. 7

Golf

First practice - Week of Aug. 24

First contest - Week of Sept. 7

Swimming

First practice - Week of Aug. 24

First contest - Week of Sept. 7

Volleyball

First practice - Week of Sept. 7

First contest - Week of Sept.  21

 Bowling

First practice - Week of Aug. 24

First contest - Week of Sept. 7

"The delay in our athletic schedules for fall sports will allow schools to safely open, and still allow our student-athletes and coaches to complete their seasons with safety precautions in place as conditions allow," said Osceola School District Superintendent  Debra Pace.