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Friday night was supposed to be the first official game of Lou Marinelli’s 40th year as head coach of New Canaan football. Instead of a celebration of that milestone, however, he and his Rams are sidelined; shut down by the CIAC’s decision to follow the Department of Public Health’s recommendation and not play 11-on-11 football … Read more
The Connecticut high school girls volleyball preseason has resembled a game of musical chairs, with many stops and starts. While the CIAC’s announcement Friday that the sport could continue moving forward, that beat goes on without a clear answer. Click here for the full story
Wilton senior football player Matt Gulbin said he and his teammates have felt like pingpong balls being knocked back and forth the last few weeks. As the CIAC, Department of Health and local school boards wrestled with the decision whether to play football this fall or not, the athletes have been the ones bearing the … Read more
The following is from the CIAC’s website, casciac.org. Click here for additional information CHESHIRE, Conn. – At its September 3 meeting, the CIAC Board of Control reviewed DPH’s response to its August 28 letter requesting support of (1) modifications which lower the risk of indoor volleyball; (2) low to moderate risk activities in football; and … Read more
High school football will not be held this fall in its current 11-on-11, full-contact format, the CIAC Board of Control voted Friday morning. The state’s governing body for high school sports is following the guidance of the Department of Health. In an email response Thursday to CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini, DPH acting commissioner Deidre S. Gifford reiterated the department’s stance against football being played … Read more
The following is from the CIAC’s website, casciac.org. CHESHIRE, Conn. – The CIAC Board of Control met this morning to review last night’s discussion with the DPH and establish a timeline for decisions on the start of fall sports. The CIAC has requested that the DPH consider allowing our member schools to resume the non-contact … Read more
The FCIAC has been featuring “Coaches Corner” bios of coaches from its 16 member schools this summer. Since posting the first bios in May, 36 coaches have been featured, with more to come. To view the bios, visit the “Coaches Corner” page via the link on the top menu bar, or click here.
The week started with a no for high school football players, shifted to a yes for all athletes two days later, and concluded with a definite maybe on Friday. The roller coaster ride only added to the uncertainty ahead. But even with fall sports presently on hold while the CIAC’s Board of Control awaits a meeting with … Read more
The CIAC recently released its regional grouping for the fall athletics season. As the situation remains fluid, the regions are subject to change. Click here for the fall sports regions