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UPDATED: Friday’s state track and field events postponed due to weather conditions
As CHSAA officials continued to monitor the weather, the cold front moved in earlier than expected. Therefore, today’s track and field state championships has been postponed due to the weather conditions and in the interest of the athletes’ safety.
As we look to formulate a plan for how to complete the remaining championship events, CHSAA weather officials will continue to monitor the weather and search for the best possible solution. Based on the weather forecast, the CHSAA is exploring options for resuming state championships competition midday on Saturday once the weather subsides and Jeffco Stadium officials can get the surfaces cleared, and then finishing the meet on Sunday. If the competition surfaces remain unplayable on Saturday, the meet will be pushed to Sunday and Monday.
As we continue to get updates from our weather service, we will provide further updates. Please check CHSAANow.com and CHSAA’s social media platforms for further updates.
Any decision regarding the status of the meet on Saturday, May 21, will be communicated as soon as possible.
Winter conditions in Regina push back outdoor sporting event start dates – Regina | Globalnews.ca
Little athletes eager to start playing spring sports will have to wait a little longer this year. While the beginning of the baseball and soccer seasons is around the corner, continued wintry weather has forced start dates to be pushed back.
The City of Regina confirmed in an email statement that outdoor field bookings usually begin May 1, but with the recent weather, the City’s fields have not fully dried out leaving them susceptible to damage if used.
“The City continues to monitor field conditions and will advise user groups when outdoor play can begin,” the statement reads. “The status of athletic fields is updated daily starting May 1 on Regina.ca.”
Sporting organizations had to break the news of yet another season stall to their teams.
Gerry Krismer from Kiwanis Little League said due to COVID-19, they had to cancel the 2020 season and in 2021, they had a shortened season.
“This year, we were planning on having a full season with our usual start date the first of May,” said Krismer. “Due to the recent weather, we have had to push our start date to May 7 and we fully expect we will be up and running on that date and get a full season of baseball in for 2022.”
Savanna Matthies, director of North Regina Little League, said they always like to start the season before May 1. The announcement of delayed start times for outdoor sports brought disappointment, especially for little athletes who have been eager to play ball.
“The kids are disappointed. They just want to be outside and play,” said Matthies. “Teams are ready for practice and people are using indoor facilities (to practice).”
Athletes and sporting organizations are advised to check the City of Regina’s website to know when exactly the outdoor facilities are deemed ready for use.
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