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Bridgeport schools won’t participate in certain sports, despite CIAC decision

Some superintendents were in disbelief over the CIAC decision to begin a high school sports season now at this phase of the pandemic.

News 12 Staff

Jan 14, 2021, 11:16 PM

Updated 1,436 days ago

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Some superintendents were in disbelief over the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference's decision to begin a high school sports season now at this phase of the pandemic.
Bridgeport Superintendent Michael Testani says although the state has signed off on certain sports such as basketball, he still doesn't believe it's safe for school competition. He took a similar stance in the fall regarding football and girls volleyball.
“I don't think it's worth one kids’ life. I'm not afraid to make the decision, I'll make it. We're not going to play at this time. It's not safe and I think it'll be safer when we can get kids back playing without masks,” he told News 12.
Norwalk athletic directors will make their decision on Friday.