TAYLOR MADE: A CONTINUED LOOK AT THE INTERSCHOLASTIC SCENARIO (2020-09-20)
I just realized that my previous Taylor Made noted that wrestling and competitive cheer could be moved from Season I to Season II. I forgot to note that those sports could also be moved to Season III.
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TAYLOR MADE: CRAZY 2020 CONTINUES TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL (0202-09-19)
It's been a whacky whirlwind of activity in the world of New York state high school athletics in recent weeks. It doesn't appear that things will get better for student-athletes in the near future, but here's a few highlights of recent developments. ...more

STAC CANCELS SPORTS FOR REMAINDER OF 2020 — IAC HEDGES ON START DATE OF WINTER SEASON (2020-09-13)
Tioga County Sports Report
The hits keep coming for student-athletes in New York State.

On Sunday, the Southern Tier Athletic Conference canceled all sports for the remainder of the calendar year. ...more

IAC PUSHES FALL SPORTS SEASON TO MARCH 1 — WINTER SPORTS STILL SET TO START NOV. 30 (2020-09-12)
Tioga County Sports Report
ITHACA — IAC officials confirmed Saturday that the start of the 2020 fall sports season has been moved to March 1, 2021, but stated, contrary to erroneous reports Friday night, the winter sports season is still slated to begin Nov. 30. ...more

WAVERLY'S MILLER, TIOGA'S AIELLO AGREE NEW YORK STATE'S DECISION TO MOVE FOOTBALL TO SPRING 'A BAD DECISION' (2020-09-10)
By TIM BIRNEY
Tioga County Sports Report
Count Waverly coach Jason Miller and Tioga coach Nick Aiello among those who believe New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s edict to move the start date of the football season to March 1 as a bad move. ...more

NEW YORK STATE MOVES START OF FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL SEASONS TO MARCH 1 (2020-09-09)
Tioga County Sports Report
LATHAM, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced Wednesday that  football, volleyball, and competitive cheer fall seasons have been postponed until March 1, 2021. ...more

NYSPHSAA RELEASES FALL SPORTS GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (2020-09-05)
Tioga County Sports Report
LATHAM, N.Y. — It's long. It's wordy. It's what school districts must follow if they wish to participate in interscholastic athletics this fall.
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NYSPHSAA OFFICIALS MEET WITH MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING SPORTS GUIDELINES (2020-08-31)
BY TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
LATHAM, N.Y. — Dr. Robert Zayas, Executive Director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, and Chris Watson, NYSPHSAA Director of Communications, met with several members of the media via video conference this evening to discus the guidelines for the start of the fall sports season. ...more

NYSPHSAA DELAYS START OF WINTER SPORTS TWO WEEKS (2020-08-31)
Tioga County Sports Report
LATHAM, N.Y. — The start of the winter sports season has been delayed two weeks, from Nov.16 to Nov. 30, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced today.
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TIOGA COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTING OPEN PICKLEBALL PLAY BEGINNING SEPT. 7 (2020-08-30)
Tioga County Sports Report
OWEGO — Pickleball — it’s the fastest growing sport in the United States.

The Tioga County Boys & Girls Club, located here at 201 Erie Street, will be hosting open pickleball play Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. beginning on Sept. 7. ...more

TIOGA COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTING YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (2020-08-28)
Tioga County Sports Report
OWEGO — The Tioga County Boys & Girls Club, located here at 201 Erie Street, is hosting a Youth Flag Football League for children ages 6 to 12 this fall. ...more

TAYLOR MADE: THE PASSING OF A LEGEND & ANOTHER FALL SPORTS UPDATE (2020-08-26)
Owego assistant basketball coach Charlie Sibley has passed away.
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TAYLOR MADE: SIB, McCLOE & THE SOAPBOX (2020-08-23)
Before I jump up on my coronavirus soapbox — again — I would ask you to keep Owego assistant basketball coach Charlie Sibley in your thoughts and prayers.
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TAYLOR MADE: JUST MAKE A DECISION ALREADY! (2020-08-17)
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has not made a final decision on the fall sports start date, according to Dr. Robert Zayas, the NYSPHSAA Executive Director. Even though Sept. 21 is the scheduled start date, Zayas has tweeted that NYSPHSAA is awaiting further input from other state officials.
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N.Y. GOVERNOR CUOMO SAYS BOWLING CENTERS CAN RE-OPEN MONDAY (2020-08-14)
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo cleared bowling centers to re-open Monday, and also announced protocols for gyms opening would come on Monday as well during a conference call with reporters Friday morning.
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TIOGA COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTING ANNUAL HOLE-IN-ONE FUNDRAISER AUG. 24-28 (2020-08-12)
Tioga County Sports Report
OWEGO — The Tioga County Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its annual “Hole-in-One” Fundraiser here Aug. 24-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club field.
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TAYLOR MADE: DEALING WITH ADVERSITY (2020-08-11)
Last week, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Directors decided to postpone the start of fall sports until after they can meet again Aug. 21. Pennsylvania was supposed to start heat acclimation Monday.
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CANDOR'S SWARTZ NAMED TO NYSPHSAA STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2020-08-04)
BY TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
CANDOR — Candor three-sport athlete and rising junior Shelby Swartz has been selected to be one of two Section IV representatives on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association 2020-21 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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TIOGA COUNTY PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED (2010-08-03)
BY TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
TIOGA COUNTY — The votes are in and the winners of the Tioga County Peoples Choice Awards have been selected.
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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: NEW YORK DROPS TO 13 WEIGHTS (2020-07-29)
BY TIM TAYLOR
Tioga County Sports Report
ALBANY — The New York State High School Athletic Association Central Committee voted Wednesday to reduce the number of weight classes from 15 to 13 for the next two seasons.
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