PREPNET / SPEAKOUT

Should the CIF allow teams to practice or play games on Sundays?

JOHN VAN LANT

Fullerton, Football

I go to church, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with playing on Sundays. It doesn’t violate my rules anyway. I like playing Friday nights, but I wouldn’t mind

the two extra days of preparation [that playing on Sunday would allow].

JASMINE BUENROSTRO

Santiago, Basketball

I think the CIF should allow teams to practice on Sundays because they get could more practice and have a better chance of becoming a more united team. It could provide the team an opportunity to practice without being rushed for gym time, or having to rush home to study or do homework. It would be a better practice environment.

IGNACIO CID

El Dorado, Soccer

I think teams should be allowed to make their own choices on when they practice and play games. If a league game gets canceled because of rain, you should be able to make it up on Sunday. We play a lot of our club tournament games on Sunday as it is.

ERIN O’DONNELL

Mission Viejo, Basketball

Teams shouldn’t be allowed to practice or play games on Sunday. It’s a holy day for most people. I think that’s a day for family, and that’s the one day people are assured they have the day to be with their family. During the week, we put in enough hours, it’s healthy for your body to have at least one day off.

BOB HERRERA

Huntington Beach, Parent

Most definitely not, we all need a rest day. There is so much going on in everyone’s life that we all need to recharge our batteries. The kids need one day just to sleep in late and go to church or whatever.

MIKE GREEN

Huntington Beach, Soccer/Track Booster

On one hand, Sunday games have become a way of life in youth sports, so it is easy to contemplate the CIF allowing Sunday games. But what is really to be gained? Most high school athletes play sports year round already. It is kind of nice to have a little respite for a day with your family without schlepping off to another ball field or gym.

FRANK ARONOFF

Laguna Beach, Historian

The one thing that has separated prep from college sports is the day off from Sunday activity. It makes high-level, multi-sport participation possible.

MATT MORGAN

Dana Hills, Football/Baseball

Practicing or playing games on Sundays would take high school football way too far. Sundays are a time I always looked forward to during the season. I know that most coaches and staff would fully take advantage of this extra day to squeeze in another practice. A break from football and a day to relax is vital to keep players pumped up for the next week.

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