Bowling, swimming, track also will start Jan. 4

Officials representing Section 1 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association on Nov. 20 announced they would delay all winter sports until at least Jan. 4 because of pandemic restrictions. 

Section 1 has 82 schools, including Beacon and Haldane. 

Athletic officials said on Nov. 17 they were delaying contact sports such as basketball and wrestling until Jan. 4. But three days later they added other sports such as bowling, boys’ swimming and indoor track and field. Modified sports are scheduled to begin Jan. 19.

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