AHSAA Reschedules State Indoor Track Championship
The championship event at the Birmingham CrossPlex moves to Monday and Tuesday due to inclement weather.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Track & Field
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The AHSAA has officially rescheduled its State Indoor Track Championship following a state of emergency declaration from Governor Robert Bentley. Events will now take place at the Birmingham CrossPlex on Monday and Tuesday.
Why it matters
The change ensures the safety of student-athletes and staff after school systems across the region were forced to close. Officials prioritized travel concerns resulting from the ongoing inclement weather.
The competition will begin on Monday at 10 a.m. and continue on Tuesday starting at 9 a.m. All events will utilize the original order of operations.
The players
AHSAA
The Alabama High School Athletic Association is the governing body for high school sports in the state.
Steve Savarese
He serves as the Executive Director of the AHSAA and oversees championship logistics.
Robert Bentley
He is the Governor who extended the state of emergency impacting regional travel and school operations.
The details
The facility is currently coordinating with the AHSAA to accommodate the new timeline. School closures and state of emergency measures necessitated the shift for all participating systems.
Timeline
Friday: State of emergency declaration expiration.
Monday: Championship events begin at 10 a.m.
Tuesday: Championship events begin at 9 a.m.
Season Trajectory
This disruption impacts the state tournament calendar, potentially altering the recovery time for athletes participating in subsequent spring track seasons. The delay follows the Alabama State Emergency Management Act mandates that prioritized public safety during severe weather.
The revised schedule at the Birmingham CrossPlex requires all participants and officials to adjust their travel plans for the new Monday and Tuesday windows. Attendees should monitor local transportation updates as school systems remain impacted by the emergency order.
The takeaway
Students and families should remain in contact with local school administrators regarding updated attendance policies during the extended state of emergency. Safety remains the primary objective as the association works to complete the championship safely.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming state athletic events, visit the Track & Field section.
More information
Find complete event details and updated brackets on the AHSAA official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ahsaa.
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