Annual winter break begins for all sports; no competition until Jan. 2

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The annual winter break is upon us, meaning no games will be played, and no matches or meets will be held, from now until Jan. 2.

Additionally, there is a practice restriction over the break. No practices can be held from Dec. 24-27 — or on Jan. 1, which is a Sunday, so no practice would be allowed anyway. This period is also a no-contact period between coaches and players.

Practices are allowed from Dec. 28-31, but any that take place over that time must be on a voluntary basis. No coach may compel a player to participate in practice over this period.

The break ends on Jan. 2, meaning regular practices and competition can resume on that day.

Here’s the calendar in bullet form:

Winter break info

• Dec. 24: Winter break begins. No games, no practices.
• Dec. 25: No games, no practices.
• Dec. 26: No games, no practices.
• Dec. 27: No games, no practices.
• Dec. 28: No games. Voluntary practice permitted.
• Dec. 29: No games. Voluntary practice permitted.
• Dec. 30: No games. Voluntary practice permitted.
• Dec. 31: No games. Voluntary practice permitted.
• Jan. 1: No games, no practices.
• Jan. 2: Winter break ends, normal calendar resumes.