With the start of sports for public schools in South Carolina in question because of the coronavirus, the state’s independent high schools remain on track to begin their seasons.

South Carolina Independent Schools Association athletic director Mike Fanning sent an email to its member schools that they still plan to begin the first official fall sports practice date set for July 30.



“We are still moving in that direction and still hoping for football to begin on Week 0 with slight modifications in place,” Fanning told The State on Thursday. “We are progressively moving forward.”



Fanning said he has been happy with the way schools and coaches have approached workouts and the safety measures in place, and how they stressed the importance to the athletes about staying safe away from the playing fields.

SCISA schools began Phase 1 of summer workouts June 1 although several schools chose not to begin until June 8 or later. They are currently in Phase 2 of workouts with Phase 2.5 set to begin July 16.

During Phase 2.5, groups can be expanded to 15 players per pod and will allow for 7-on-7 intrasquad for football. Basketball and volleyball teams can also do intrasquad scrimmaging.


Fanning said he has been happy with the way schools and coaches have approached workouts and the safety measures in place, and how they stressed the importance to the athletes about staying safe away from the playing fields.

SCISA schools began Phase 1 of summer workouts June 1 although several schools chose not to begin until June 8 or later. They are currently in Phase 2 of workouts with Phase 2.5 set to begin July 16.

During Phase 2.5, groups can be expanded to 15 players per pod and will allow for 7-on-7 intrasquad for football. Basketball and volleyball teams can also do intrasquad scrimmaging.

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