At the June 10th and June 30th NYSPHSAA COVID-19 Task Force meetings, six potential scenarios were discussed that could occur as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. These proposals should serve as a“starting point” or “framework” to assist the Task Force in providing guidance and recommendations,if needed. Until guidance and direction is provided by Governor [...]
NYSPHSAA Holds First COVID-19 Task Force Meeting
Latham, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) held its first meeting of the COVID-19 Task Force on Wednesday, June 10. The Task Force is comprised of school district superintendents, high school principals, athletic directors, NYSPHSAA officers, as well as a representative from the New York State Athletic Administrators Association, an [...]
High School Sports, Performing Arts Essential to Health, Well-being of Students
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director The question this week has been, “How do we move forward and begin to see our world through a different lens?” We know that each person, each group, each organization must do their part to end racial injustice in our nation, and the NFHS stands ready to do [...]
A Coach’s Thoughts
Dear Students, As I am sitting at home during this global pandemic, and watching the events happening across our nation it has given me time to think... as I’m sure all of you are doing the same. If you are a student at Canton Central you have a wonderful opportunity growing up in a community [...]
Canton Kids Care
Dear Canton Community, We are aware that this is a hard time for some families to get essential items. We would like to make it easier for those in need and are creating a program called Canton Kids Care. We are asking for donations of essential hygiene items for less fortunate families such as bath [...]
Haycook Selects Clarkson
A recent Instagram Post from clarksonwomenssoccer stated, "We are happy to introduce you to Jenni Haycook from Canton, NY.Jenni was a 3 year varsity starter and a 3x Section X All-Northern Selection. In 2019 she was also named a Watertown Times First Team All-North selection and the 2019 Sectional MVP. Jenni plays her club soccer [...]
Work Works
Having been socially distanced now for more than 8 weeks I am appreciating more and more the value which I am personally deriving from physical labor. I have dug extensively in my garden, filled countless holes in my driveway, moved and stacked over a dozen cords of wood, hand pounded a good number of cedar [...]
NYSPHSAA Selects COVID-19 Task Force Committee
Latham, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has selected members to serve on a COVID-19 Task Force (see attachment) to examine potential impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the fall 2020 season and the 2020-2021 school year. Task Force members were selected by Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA President, with input and [...]
Canton Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony Cancelled
The Canton Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony normally held in the fall has been cancelled for 2020. Plaindealer Sports will post more information if/when it becomes available.
An Update on the Canton Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team
While COVID-19 has put a bit of a damper on the spring lacrosse season, the Canton Varsity Girls Lacrosse team is keeping a positive attitude. The team, who made it though only one week of practice before the pandemic, has been constantly communicating with zoom meetings and other virtual platforms. That first week of practice [...]
