SOURCE: www.thebatavian.com

January 28, 2021

#GeneseeCountyNY #OrleansCountyNY Health Department OKs high-risk sports for high schools https://t.co/wIA2h2J1Jk via @thebatavian

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The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are providing the following information for schools, businesses, coaching staff, athletes, parents of student-athletes, and youth and adult amateur sports leagues in both counties.

?After extended internal consultation and discussion among Finger Lakes and Western Region County Health Officials, it has been determined that higher-risk and moderate risk sports may proceed in Genesee and Orleans counties in accordance with New York State guidelines,? said Paul Pettit, director for the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.

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These revisions allow local health departments to authorize nonprofessional and noncollegiate sports, such as wrestling, ice hockey, basketball, contact lacrosse, and volleyball, to proceed with individual and group training, competitions, and tournaments, effective Feb. 1