An
important announcement about
the Interscholastic Chess League
The
Interscholastic Chess Leagues will
be conducting matches this year,
despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
After a year of remote play, we are anticipating a
relatively 'normal' start to the season; that is,
we expect to start in mid-October as has historically
been the case.
Game play during this season will
return to in-person play.
If circumstances warrant, play may be suspended until
in-person play resumes.
Should a long term suspension of in-person play occur,
remote play
will be used to continue play. Remote play will be
held with students
at their home school; remote play from home will not
occur.
Because the COVID-19 virus (and its variants) is
still a concern,
in-person
participation will require mandatory vaccinations and
masking.
Since the COVID vaccines are not yet approved for
students of younger ages,
mandatory vaccinations are NOT required at this time
for middle
school-age players.
However, if
vaccines are approved for younger students,
future participation may require students to be
vaccinated.
Much like last year, this will again be a season unlike
any other
in the history of the Interscholastic Chess
Leagues.
Coaches and players are asked to be patient, respectful
and helpful
as we work to make this season a safe, fun, educational
endeavor.