Sports Practice Postponed For Polk County Schools: Coronavirus

LAKELAND, FL — Polk County Public Schools will postpone practices for fall sports in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a news release said.

Practices for football, girls’ volleyball, cross-country, swimming, diving and golf were to begin on July 27. Physical conditioning for student-athletes will continue.

“We’re delaying the start of all fall sport practices to further evaluate the situation,” said PCPS senior coordinator of Athletics Dan Talbot in a news release. “We will be working closely with our surrounding counties to develop a plan to safely return to fall sport practices and competitions. We will keep everyone updated as soon as that information becomes available.”

For more information, student-athletes should contact their coaches.