State tournament and coronavirus

[Run4Fun2009]

Just heard ND is going to hold until the DOH says they can’t/shouldn’t; ND hasn’t jumped on the ‘cancel train’ like other states because it’s just not a major issue here as in other parts of our country. The extra precautions have been put in place at State A this weekend so we’ll see how that goes

[BigDakota]

My feelings are with MN cancelling their remaining basketball tournaments today the ND State B is "toast". Will be surprised if they finish the "A" in Fargo. Feel bad for the athletes and fans in those communities but the pressure on the NDHSAA is going to be too much.

[ballaholic#3]

Just can't imagine that the NDHSAA is willing to deal with the potential legal nightmare of someone contracting the virus at the state tournament.

[packers21]

Just can't imagine that the NDHSAA is willing to deal with the potential legal nightmare of someone contracting the virus at the state tournament.

Legal nightmare ??? You attend any public event at your own risk.

[RockNRoll]

Just heard ND is going to hold until the DOH says they can’t/shouldn’t; ND hasn’t jumped on the ‘cancel train’ like other states because it’s just not a major issue here as in other parts of our country. The extra precautions have been put in place at State A this weekend so we’ll see how that goes

Great!!! Hopefully everything works out!!!! Not a Major Issue Here!!!!

[BigDakota]

At this point it seems irresponsible to continue to hold the tournaments. Too many unknowns and we don't live in a bubble here. Time will tell if all this was an overreaction but for the time being you have to rely on the experts which I am not. Crazy that they are cancelling in person classes at universities yet the biggest public sporting event in our state would continue.

[Flip]

Great!!! Hopefully everything works out!!!! Not a Major Issue Here!!!!

Everyone in the US said that 2 months ago.

[Vikings2009]

At this point it seems irresponsible to continue to hold the tournaments. Too many unknowns and we don't live in a bubble here. Time will tell if all this was an overreaction but for the time being you have to rely on the experts which I am not. Crazy that they are cancelling in person classes at universities yet the biggest public sporting event in our state would continue.

The big sporting events are due to airlines(outside travel) which is gonna be a growing concern, our local events we should still be fine in North Dakota if all this social media would quit. We need some new headlines on the news for all the negative Sallys, Calm Down. Carry on like we are-in a few days we can have the B.

[Bisonguy06]

A compromise solution, in my mind, would be to play out the state championship games on Saturday morning and get everybody home. Cancel the state A 3rd and 5th place games. Postpone the B.

Just spitballing.

[Run4Fun2009]

ALL ND SPORTS WINTER/SPRING HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED! Finishing up Girls A Semifinal and that will, sadly, be a wrap on ND sports! Unfortunate but not a shock at all; ND held off until they were told they couldn't continue (from much higher levels).

[winner-within]

I'm no Dean Koontz, but I did state, 2020 will be a Roller Coaster Ride...........

[defense1st]

At this point it seems irresponsible to continue to hold the tournaments. Too many unknowns and we don't live in a bubble here. Time will tell if all this was an overreaction but for the time being you have to rely on the experts which I am not. Crazy that they are cancelling in person classes at universities yet the biggest public sporting event in our state would continue.

The big sporting events are due to airlines(outside travel) which is gonna be a growing concern, our local events we should still be fine in North Dakota if all this social media would quit. We need some new headlines on the news for all the negative Sallys, Calm Down. Carry on like we are-in a few days we can have the B.

This is just being willfully oblivious.

It's a moot point now anyway, but people who think like this need to be called out for it. We are not in a bubble, we have vulnerable people as well. One death is too many.

[defense1st]

ALL ND SPORTS WINTER/SPRING HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED! Finishing up Girls A Semifinal and that will, sadly, be a wrap on ND sports! Unfortunate but not a shock at all; ND held off until they were told they couldn't continue (from much higher levels).

It's the right call.

I feel for the kids who were getting ready for or were in the process of playing the biggest games of their high school careers. I hope NDHSAA is able to find a way to still make these games happen.

[Run4Fun2009]

ALL ND SPORTS WINTER/SPRING HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED! Finishing up Girls A Semifinal and that will, sadly, be a wrap on ND sports! Unfortunate but not a shock at all; ND held off until they were told they couldn't continue (from much higher levels).

It's the right call.

I feel for the kids who were getting ready for or were in the process of playing the biggest games of their high school careers. I hope NDHSAA is able to find a way to still make these games happen.

The key word that North Dakota is using that other states and organizations are not at the moment is SUSPENDED not CANCELLED.

Written by Grand Forks' AD on Twitter this afternoon
"Please note - suspended, not canceled...so eat healthily, stay in shape, and wait for future news!"

We have no idea what the future holds but for now the Spring Sports Season is On Hold...let's see where we are at in a couple of weeks.

[Vikings2009]

What can we do I guess, would have like to see the kids play, way more kids in school than at the tournaments- not much difference. Over just 2 days this is upsetting.

[defensewinsgames]

I hope I'm wrong but my guess would be that the school closure announced last night by the Governor means the B won't be played in any capacity this year. I feel awful for the coaches and players involved, especially for those schools who haven't been in many years and likely won't go again for many years. Ultimately public health and safety has to over rule the insistence on normalcy. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. I know a lot of people question if the whole thing is overblown and all I can say is that I hope it is all some mass hysteria caused by the 24 hour news cycle but if there is any chance that it isn't, we must take extreme protective measures no matter how frustrating or unpopular they are. It is better to be over cautious and be wrong than under cautious and regret.

[hoophoophoop]

I would think if you if your going to take extreme measures by shutting down school, wouldn't you think flying would be the first thing shut down, but we know the reason for that, could have easily played it this week!!!!!!!!

[NDPREP]

I would think if you if your going to take extreme measures by shutting down school, wouldn't you think flying would be the first thing shut down, but we know the reason for that, could have easily played it this week!!!!!!!!

The problem you aren't grasping is you are bringing people from different geography's together, stay in your area, stay home.

[GOPACKGO!!!]

Well we would all be traveling to the State B by now and preparing for one of the best weekends of the year.

[RockNRoll]

Well we would all be traveling to the State B by now and preparing for one of the best weekends of the year.

I think many hope there is still possibilities of this happening in the future still. There has never been a cancelled tournament. What is everyones thoughts?

[bingobangobongo]

Well we would all be traveling to the State B by now and preparing for one of the best weekends of the year.

I think many hope there is still possibilities of this happening in the future still. There has never been a cancelled tournament. What is everyones thoughts?

It's toast. Not gonna happen.

[hoophoophoop]

heard rumors they are going to try for late spring if can, if it would settle down the virus why not play it in middle of may

[packers21]

heard rumors they are going to try for late spring if can, if it would settle down the virus why not play it in middle of may

Haha ya right! Track and Baseball are probably done, at this point we would be lucky to play football.

[Vikings2009]

Our states biggest event cancelled. What a shame!! Could have finished the 3 games out easily before any other season started no matter what month. Why not postpone? Terrible Decision!!!!!

[Flying Wallenda]

Our states biggest event cancelled. What a shame!! Could have finished the 3 games out easily before any other season started no matter what month. Why not postpone? Terrible Decision!!!!!

When did it get cancelled? Thought it was still postponed?