AURORA - The first practice of the boys golf and football seasons can take place today, officially marking the start of the 2025-26 academic year for the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). 

The first scrimmage and/or contest for boys golf teams can be on Thursday, Aug. 7 with teams being able to play 198 holes throughout the season. The regular season will end on Monday, Sept. 29, with the state championships scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 6-7.

While the first preseason football practices can take play beginning today, no protective equipment, except shoes, jersey and helmets, can be worn now through Saturday, Aug. 9. On Monday-Tuesday Aug. 11-12, full protective equipment and uniform is allowed, but no player-player contact is permitted. Full contact is allowed beginning Wednesday, Aug. 13, with the first scrimmages being allowed on Thursday, Aug. 14. Games can begin for Zero Week on Thursday, Aug. 21, with 6-man, 3A, 4A and 5A being allowed 10 games throughout the season, and 8-man, 1A and 2A nine games. 

The regular season will end on Saturday, Nov. 1 for all classifications except 3A, which will conclude its regular season on Saturday, Nov. 8. The 6-man and 8-man state championships are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 28, followed by the 1A and 2A title games on Saturday, Nov. 29. The 3A, 4A and 5A championship games will be the following weekend, on Saturday, Dec. 6. 

Practice for all other fall sports can begin next Monday, Aug. 11. Specific dates for all sports and activities can be found on the 2025-26 CHSAA Calendar.