WIAA updates return-to-play process

OLYMPIA – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) released an updated process on necessary steps to potentially return to organized competition in the fall, the organization announced in a press release Sept. 19.

The press release detailed five requirements needed to return to athletic competition:

• Gov. Jay Inslee must recommend a return to play.

• The Department of Health must provide guidance regarding required health steps to take before commencing athletics.

• Risk management teams must review the recommendations from both Inslee and the DOH.

• The school’s leadershi...