State revises COVID-19 rules on school sports

Camas and Washougal high school student-athletes won’t participate in any official competitions for at least two more months, but new guidelines from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) have given them hope that they’ll be able to return to the practice field soon.

On Oct. 6, the WIAA announced new guidelines for when and how high school athletics and activities can resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines, which align with new requirements from Governor Jay Inslee’s office and the Washington State Department of Health, allow for teams to hold training sessions as long as certain safety protocols are in place.