Below, is the most recent update from the MHSAA:

Dear MHSAA Community,

We are sharing the following updated guidance based on the latest MDHHS Epidemic Order issued on May 14, effective at 9 am on Saturday, May 15:

• Face masks are no longer required for any outdoor activity, including the outdoor contact spring sports of soccer and lacrosse.  While individuals may opt to wear a face mask, there is no longer a requirement that face masks be worn outdoors by any player, coach, team personnel, official, or spectators. 
• For fully vaccinated individuals, face masks are no longer required during indoor activity.  MDHHS is defining “fully vaccinated” as 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  For all individuals not fully vaccinated, all indoor activity continues to require a face mask.  From the May 15 order, the indoor face mask requirement for non-vaccinated individuals is set to expire on July 1.
• There is no change in the May 15 order to the weekly testing requirement.  Weekly testing of non-fully vaccinated spring sport student-athletes must continue through the expiration of the order on May 31.
• There is no change to the outdoor spectator limits from previous orders (1,000 spectators in many cases) other than the fact that face masks are no longer required for anyone outdoors, spectators included. 

We will continue to communicate with all schools as updated and ongoing MDHHS guidance and orders continue to be issued.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

Whitmore Lake Athletics is proud to host the 7th Annual Trojan Open Golf Outing at the Whitmore Lake Golf Links on Saturday, August 7th (9:00 AM shotgun start).  The proceeds generated from this event will go toward purchasing a new utility vehicle for home events, updating our facilities/equipment, and helping fund our strength and conditioning program. Whitmore Lake Athletics depends on your support of fundraising events such as this to continue, as well as improve, our athletic programs.  

Whitmore Lake Athletics is proud to host the 7th Annual Trojan Open Golf Outing at the Whitmore Lake Golf Links on Saturday, August 7th (9:00 AM shotgun start).  The proceeds generated from this event will go toward purchasing a new utility vehicle for home events, updating our facilities/equipment, and helping fund our strength and conditioning program. Whitmore Lake Athletics depends on your support of fundraising events such as this to continue, as well as improve, our athletic programs.  

Whitmore Lake's spring sports seasons will begin practicing on Monday, March 22nd.  Below is information is team and coach information:

Baseball:

Coach: Hank Dreffs (Hank.Dreffs@wlps.net)

- Players will need a physical (or health questionnaire) on file in order to start practicing. 

- $125 participation fee

Golf:

Coach: Rick Munir (munirr@dexterschools.org)

- Players will need a physical (or health questionnaire) on file in order to start practicing. 

- $125 participation fee

Softball:

Coach: Patti Kobeck (Patti.Kobeck@wlps.net)

- Players will need a physical (or health questionnaire) on file in order to start practicing. 

- $125 participation fee

High School Track:

Coach: Casey Livingston (Casey.Livingston@wlps.net)

- Players will need a physical (or health questionnaire) on file in order to start practicing. 

- $125 participation fee

Middle School Track:

Coach: Carrie Betz (Carrie.Betz@wlps.net)

- Practices will begin in April.  Voluntary practices on April 6th and 8th (3:00-4:30 PM).  Daily practices will begin on April 12th (3:00-4:30 PM). 

- Players will need a physical (or health questionnaire) on file in order to start practicing. 

- $125 participation fee

All questions related to team practices can be directed to the coaches.  All other questions can be sent to Brad.McCormack@wlps.net.

GO TROJANS!

Dear MHSAA Community,

Earlier today, the MHSAA Representative Council met to finalize the first dates of practice and competition for spring sports.  All remaining dates for winter and spring sports are now set and our clear goal is both seasons will proceed as scheduled through June 19.

The Council has set the first allowable date for spring sports practice on Monday, March 22 with the first allowed date of competition for all spring sports four calendar days later on Friday, March 26.   This decision was based on feedback received from the survey of athletic directors in which 74% favored a delay of practice for at least one week, along with input from spring coaches associations and member school communication.  All spring tournament dates will remain as originally scheduled with the last set of Finals taking place on June 19 for baseball, softball and girls soccer.

Note that the Council eliminated the preseason downtime restrictions for spring sports in 2021.  Out-of-season activities currently permitted for spring sports including general conditioning with unlimited numbers of students, 4-player workouts with rotations and open gyms/facilities may continue uninterrupted through March 21.  Remember that face masks must be worn at all times in all sports except wrestling and swimming & diving under current MDHHS orders.

It is our hope that this will be the final instance where dates have been moved and rescheduled during the 2020-21 school year.  Please continue to do all the things necessary in keeping everyone involved in school sports safe and healthy by following all published MHSAA safety protocols and MDHHS epidemic order requirements.

Thank you.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director
mark@mhsaa.com
Phone: 517-332-5046
MHSAA.com

Visit the TROJAN website and save 25% on all of your favorites for the holidays.  Any sport and tons of options! 

Dear MHSAA Community,

Over the past 14 months, you have received dozens of emails and communication from the MHSAA as we have navigated the challenges of sports and COVID together. It appears we are at the doorstep of normalcy for school sports.

Effective on Tuesday, June 22, there are no longer any MDHHS COVID requirements or restrictions on testing, gatherings, groups, and face masks for any sports activity, both indoors and outdoors. The most significant change in today’s announcement from the Governor is indoor face masks are no longer required for anyone, including both vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals, effective on June 22.

This has been the most challenging and unique athletic school year in the nearly 100-year history of the MHSAA, and we wish to thank you for your support, help, and efforts as we were able to provide three seasons that all reached the finish line for our kids, coaches, and school communities together. This weekend, we are concluding our final three MHSAA Finals in baseball, softball, and soccer as this difficult yet rewarding year comes to a close.

Have an enjoyable and safe summer. We look forward to a much more normal August and beyond in 21-22.

Thanks again for your support of the MHSAA.

Mark Uyl
MHSAA Executive Director