VHSL state championships delayed due to incoming snow storm

VENN VENN
Feb 17, 2025 - 22:00
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VHSL state championships delayed due to incoming snow storm

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has delayed several state championships due to forecasted heavy snowfall.

A significant winter storm is headed for Central Virginia, with residents expected to see snow coming down starting the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 19. StormTracker8 meteorologists predict several inches of snow will accumulate as this "nor'easter" continues to impact the area through Thursday, Feb. 20.

In response to this incoming wintry weather, the VHSL has decided to delay multiple state championships to ensure the safety of all of those involved.

"The decision to alter our state schedules was made for the safety of competitors, coaches, officials, tournament management team, fans and media traveling and attending each of our championship sites," said VHSL Executive Director Billy Haun in a Feb. 17 press release.

Here's a breakdown of the schedule changes:

VHSL Gymnastics State Championships

  • Team competition: Saturday, Feb. 22
  • Individual competition: Sunday, Feb. 23

You can find more information here.

VHSL One-Day Swim and Dive State Championships

  • Classes 1 and 2: Saturday, Feb. 22
  • Class 4: Saturday, Feb. 22
  • Class 6: Saturday, Feb. 22
  • Class 4: Sunday, Feb. 23
  • Class 5: Sunday, Feb. 23

Dive competitions will be held in the morning and swim will be held in the afternoons, according to VHSL. You can find more information here.

VHSL One-Day Wrestling State Championships

"We appreciate our venue's willingness and flexibility to work with us to host our championships," Haun said.

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