News Summary
The football game between Turrentine Middle School and Hawfields Middle School has been canceled due to incomplete participation documentation from Turrentine. This automatic forfeit grants victory to Hawfields and highlights compliance issues within the Alamance-Burlington School System. The required health and safety forms were not submitted by the deadline, affecting student-athlete participation and practice schedules. Principal Scott Moore expresses regret over the situation, emphasizing the importance of adherence to athletic requirements to ensure the safety of all students.
Chapel Hill, NC — Turrentine Middle School’s Football Game Canceled Due to Missing Documentation
The scheduled football game between Turrentine Middle School and Hawfields Middle School, set to take place on Wednesday, September 17, has been officially canceled. The cancellation is a result of the Turrentine team’s failure to submit the required participation documentation, leading to an automatic forfeit of the game and a win awarded to Hawfields Middle School.
Details of the Cancellation
The cancellation was announced after Turrentine Middle School did not meet the compliance requirements mandated by the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. As a consequence, Hawfields Middle School’s Huskies are credited with a victory in this matchup. This marks a significant setback for the Turrentine team, which now faces a reduced schedule with six remaining games for the season, while Hawfields has five, leading into the upcoming county bowl games starting November 3.
Mandatory Documentation Requirements
Participation in school sports at ABSS schools requires completion of several health and safety forms. These include physical examinations, medical history, concussion awareness, consent to participate, and acknowledgment of the athletic policy manual. All forms must be submitted through the online pediatric management platform, DragonFly, prior to tryouts and tryout days. The deadline for submission was set for August 8, but some students did not complete the process by the deadline.
The official policy emphasizes that all forms must be finalized before the first day of tryouts. Despite this, some student-athletes at Turrentine Middle School failed to comply with the regulations, leading to the canceled game and the subsequent practice suspension for both football and dance/cheer teams on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Impact on Athletes and School Operations
ABSS officials have clarified that athletes missing the required documentation are prohibited from practicing or participating in games until their paperwork is complete. This policy aims to ensure all students’ safety and compliance with state health regulations. As of now, Turrentine Middle School is the only school within the district reported to be non-compliant with athletic documentation rules. School officials expect the issue to be resolved by next week, allowing the team to resume practices and upcoming games.
Parents and guardians are urged to review and update their child’s information by logging into their DragonFly accounts. Ensuring that all health forms and consents are current is critical to avoiding further disruptions to athletic participation.
Community and Administrative Response
Scott Moore, the principal of Turrentine Middle School, expressed regret over the cancellation through an email sent to parents. The message acknowledged the disappointment within the school community and underscored the importance of compliance with all school and district athletic requirements. The school is actively working to address the documentation gaps to prevent future game cancellations and ensure student-athletes can participate fully in their sports programs.
Background Context
Interscholastic sports in Alamance-Burlington Schools are governed by strict health and safety policies to protect students. The requirement for documentation is part of broader efforts to ensure student safety during practices and competitions. The COVID-19 pandemic brought increased attention to health screening procedures, influencing ongoing policy enforcement across school athletic programs.
While the incident involving Turrentine Middle School highlights challenges in compliance, the district maintains focus on ensuring all student-athletes meet the necessary requirements for participation. The district anticipates that the remaining games will proceed as scheduled once compliance issues are resolved.
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- Alamance News: Turrentine vs Hawfields Football Game Cancelled
- Wikipedia: School Sports
- Alamance News: ABSS Athletic Policies Update
- Google Search: Health and Safety in School Sports
- Alamance News: Sports Section
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