SPRING SPORTS DEAD PERIOD (posted on January 14)
The spring sports dead period begins on Monday, January 14 and will continue until the first day of spring practice, February 4. According to SJS Bylaw 511.6, "During a Sac-Joaquin Section dead period, no member of the coaching staff (paid or volunteer) may have any contact with his/her athletes and use the sports equipment for their given sport. Weight training and conditioning are the only activities that will be allowed during those time periods. Coaches may be present during weight training and conditioning.
NOTE: The use of outside agencies is not allowed to circumvent the "dead period."
Important Spring Sports Dates:
First day of practice – February 4
First scrimmage – February 16
First contest – February 22
Pitchers and catchers may play catch (no bats and no fielders) – January 28-Feb. 2