Welland Jackfish and IBL hope to begin season on July 5th
- According to the province’s Roadmap to Reopening announced last week, the IBL could be playing baseball by July 5, albeit with restrictions.
- The IBL is currently preparing a Return to Play plan to submit to the province as the IBL cannot resume play without an approved plan.
- The IBL plan will address such aspects as fan capacity and distancing, masks, and the use of clubhouses, buses and concessions.
- Phase Three, which could start on July 26, would see some restrictions eased.
- A July 5 IBL opening would see regular-season games into early September followed by a shortened playoff season.