BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that non-contact sports can begin play on May 26.

Meaning native Little League baseball and softball groups may probably be on the sphere by mid-June.

Ohio District 2 Administrator Chet Cooper stated tight security plans would must be in place for that to occur.

Watch the video above to listen to the complete interview with Cooper, who gave the newest replace.

Some social distancing issues embody spacing gamers out within the dugouts, fan placement and umpire placement on the sphere.

As well as, bodily issues embody a number of gamers touching the identical bats, balls and gloves.

Cooper stated will probably be as much as particular person leagues all through the realm to determine whether or not they’ll play, however he stays inspired since only a few dad and mom have requested for refunds for his or her registration cash.

It stays unclear whether or not a district event will happen this summer time, given the time restrictions on the calendar.