Track and field practice in 2020 will begin earlier than in previous seasons.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association this week announced by an 8-0 vote, its board approved a proposal from the Ohio Association of Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches to move the start date for track and field practice for the 2020 season to Feb. 24, 2020.

That date coincides with the practice start date of softball, baseball and lacrosse.