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Turrentine Middle School’s football game against Hawfields Middle School has been canceled due to non-compliance with required sports documentation, resulting in an automatic forfeit. Principal Scott Moore expressed regret in an email to parents, highlighting the emotional impact this has on students and families. Parents are urged to verify their child’s documentation on the DragonFly platform to prevent future issues. Turrentine faces ongoing compliance challenges but aims to resolve these by next week, as six more games remain in the season.
Burlington, NC – Turrentine Middle School’s much-anticipated football game against Hawfields Middle School, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, has been canceled due to the non-compliance of players with required sports documentation. This unfortunate turn of events resulted in an automatic forfeit for Turrentine, marking a victory for the Hawfields Huskies.
The absence of necessary documentation means that Turrentine athletes were unable to participate in the game, disappointing many within the school community. Principal Scott Moore reached out to parents via email to express the school’s regret concerning the forfeit and to acknowledge the emotional impact it has had on students and families.
To participate in school athletics, students are required to submit several health and safety forms, which are mandated by both the state Department of Public Instruction and the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). These forms include crucial documentation such as a physical examination form, medical history eligibility, participation consent, concussion information, and an acknowledgment of the ABSS athletic policy manual.
Parents were advised that all required forms needed to be submitted using the DragonFly online platform by August 8, 2023, before any athlete could try out for sports. However, despite these clear instructions, some student-athletes at Turrentine did not meet the compliance deadline of September 12 set by ABSS officials. According to the guidelines, any student athlete who fails to provide the necessary documentation is unable to practice until their paperwork is complete, as stated by ABSS officials.
Additionally, Turrentine Middle School’s football and dance/cheer practices were canceled on both Tuesday and Wednesday following the announcement of the forfeit. This disruption underscores the importance of adhering to compliance standards for student athletics.
In response to the situation, parents are being encouraged to log into their child’s DragonFly account to verify that all required documentation is updated. This proactive step can help ensure that Turrentine athletes are prepared to participate in upcoming games without further issues.
Despite this setback, Turrentine Middle School still has six remaining football games on its schedule, while Hawfields Middle School will face five more before the county bowl games begin on November 3. Currently, Turrentine is the only ABSS school facing issues with compliance regarding athletic regulations, but there are expectations that the school will resolve these documentation problems by next week.
The importance of complying with athletic requirements cannot be overstated, as it not only ensures the safety of the student-athletes but also upholds the integrity of school sports programs. Turrentine Middle School’s administration and parents are expected to work together to quickly address these deficiencies to prevent future disruptions in the school’s athletic calendar.
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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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