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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Timing ‘isn’t right yet for football’ during the pandemic
The cancellation of the fall high school football season disappointed many, but the nature of the sport always presented a safety risk during the pandemic.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
MPA says announcement on fall sports to come Thursday
Maine Principals' Association officials have reached a consensus with state officials on what the 2020 fall high school sports season will look like, and will make an announcement Thursday.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2020
Start of fall high school sports delayed for review of safety guidelines
A day after the state said some of the Maine Principals' Association's COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports were inadequate, the start of the season is pushed back by one week.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
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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PublishedJune 25, 2020
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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PublishedMay 20, 2020
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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PublishedMay 13, 2020
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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PublishedMay 10, 2020
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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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
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.