Some athletic directors in Maine are forging ahead with plans for interscholastic sports, but others believe that intramurals may be the best option during the pandemic.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine right to be cautious when it comes to high school sports
A safe return to the classroom shouldn’t be put at risk for the sake of games this fall.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
MPA proceeds cautiously with summer sports guidelines
High school athletes can begin workouts with coaches on July 6, but some conferences have already decided to wait until August.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
National federation gives Maine guidance for reopening high school sports
The National Federation of State High School Associations sets out a three-phase plan to ease athletes back into competition.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
MPA to offer esports at high schools in 2020-21
The Maine Principals’ Association will sponsor fall and spring leagues, starting with Rocket League and League of Legends this fall.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
MPA sets guidelines for summer sports, suspends hands-off period
July 6 will be the first day of in-person coaching, forcing some summer leagues to rearrange their schedules.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA changes course, allows coaches to speak with athletes
Maine high school coaches now can talk to players about workouts, but cannot recommend any team activities.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA: Spring teams cannot have any organized activities
While the season is delayed, coaches cannot have contact with Maine high school athletes. Even ‘captain’s practices’ will not be allowed.
Posted inTimes Record
Morse’s student-written, one-act play emphasizes unconditional support
Kevin O’Leary, director and English teacher at Morse High School, said the show is about reminding the audience, and ourselves, that asking for help doesn’t make someone weak and having a disability doesn’t make someone less.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
With changes on horizon, Oxford Hills coach has ideas for Maine high school football
Mark Soehren thinks enrollment-based classification for football is unfair and has some ideas to make it better. The Maine Principals’ Association is listening.