Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.
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Maine high school sports to have open playoffs this spring
Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals’ Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.
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Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nordic ski teams at southern Maine schools face a new obstacle
Practices have resumed at many schools this week, but without snow there’s a lot of running, strength training and agility work.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter
Now that schools in the four “yellow” counties will be allowed to start playing games, it’s uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
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In a major shift, schools in ‘yellow’ counties get go-ahead for practices and games
The Maine Principals’ Association and state agencies reverse course, allowing teams in yellow counties to start practices and eventually play games.
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Deering wins first high school esports state championship
The Rams team of Mick Fennessy, Ian Sullivan and Connor Eide didn’t lose a game all season to help Deering win a state title in Rocket League.
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It’s back to work for many of the state’s high school winter teams
The first day of individual skills and conditioning workouts was Monday, and many schools across the state welcomed winter sports athletes back into the gym or on the ice.
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High school winter practices pushed back to January
Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in “green” counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
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Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Esports have surged in popularity worldwide over the past five years or so, and this fall they have debuted as a varsity sport in Maine.
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This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.