By WCCO-TV
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors approved plans for the state tournament season Thursday.
The exact proposed schedule, with locations, is as follows:
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- Nordic Skiing: March 12, tentatively planned for Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort.
- Dance: March 12 and 13 at Edina High School.
- Boys Swimming and Diving: March 18-20 at the University of Minnesota’s Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center.
- Gymnastics: March 26 and 27 at Champlin Park High School.
- Wrestling: March 25-27, venue to be determined.
- Hockey: March 26-27 and March 30-April 3 at Xcel Energy Center.
- Basketball: Quarterfinal play at regional sites on March 30 and 31. Semifinals and championship games at Target Center from April 6-10.
“The approved concepts focused on providing championships that maintain health and safety, provide spectator access, demonstrate financial responsibility and create memorable tournament experiences,” the league said in a statement.
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