Alachua County Public Schools is following in the footsteps of professional and collegiate athletics by officially halting all extra circular activities including sporting events and practices.

Furthermore, sports leagues across the world are facing cancellations and postponements in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The first cancellation of sporting events took place Wednesday, March 11. The cancellation of the 2020 College Basketball Invitational sparked a movement across sports.

County Cancels High School Events

On Friday, the county released a statement cancelling all extra circular activities through March 31. In addition, Alachua County has closed schools until March 30.