Some still have concerns that Thursday’s decision wasn’t final — the state and school districts will need to approve it — but there is more hope than before that fall sports will be played.
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Game on? High school administrators wary of sports this fall
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ADs still taking ‘wait and see’ approach to spring sports in light of DOE recommendation
The Maine Principals’ Association’s Interscholasitc Management Committee meets Thursday to discuss options for the spring season.
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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.
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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.
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H.S. football: As eight-man ranks grow, the rest of the state is wondering how it will adapt
The number of 11-man Class D teams will be greatly reduced, and struggling Class C teams will lose their most common opponents.