A return to sports is at least six weeks away based on the “Four-Phase Approach” plan released by Gov. Charlie Baker’s Reopening Advisory Board Monday morning.

Each phase will last a minimum of three weeks as the state slowly allows businesses, services and activities to resume. The goal is to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.

During Phase 1, on May 25 most fishing, hunting and boating activities can return. Some athletic fields and courts are also allowed to open.

During Phase 2, all athletic fields and courts can open. Youth sports can start in “limited fashion.”

During Phase 3, youth sports with games and tournament can begin. Games and tournaments must limit crowd size. Fitness centers and gyms can also open with restrictions and some capacity limitations.

There are specific guidelines for each phase. Throughout the entire reopening process, the state encourages everyone to cover their face, wash their hands, maintain social distance, watch for symptoms and stay home if they feel sick.

During Phase 1, gatherings are limited to less than 10 people, all travelers to Massachusetts are urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.

During Phase 2 and 3, crowd sizes will be determined based on public health data trends.

Phase 4 will be the full resumption of outdoor recreation and activities.

Bay State Games canceled

All Bay State Games events originally scheduled for May 30 through July 26 will be canceled in consideration for the health and well-being of all athletes, officials, coaches, medical staff, and volunteers.

The organization said in a release on Monday that, “The challenges and uncertainty that COVID-19 has presented prevent the organization from appropriately planning, organizing, and producing events in 30 different sports this year.”

This summer, Bay State Games was set to celebrate its 39th annual Summer Games.

“We are committed to the health and well-being of our constituents. It is of the utmost importance to keep everyone safe during these unprecedented times,” says Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. “While this was a very difficult decision, we believe it is appropriate given the unprecedented impact this pandemic has had on everyone, as well as our ability to produce events this year”

Golf

Hole-in-one alert

Bil Smith wasted little time getting reacquainted to the sport of golf.

Smith recorded his third-career hole-in-one at the Cou ntry Club of Greenfield over the weekend.

Smith aced No. 5 at CCG, using a 7-iron from 130 yards out. His feat was witnessed by Jack and Patrick Varner and John Zaniewski.