Mattanawcook Academy

The MA fall practice/game schedule has been uploaded to MA the athletic webpage. Just a reminder that there will be no fans allowed at any away soccer events this fall. It is unfortunate but necessary due to the 100 person restriction at outdoor athletic events. Schools will be working on providing live stream options at these events. I will provide that information when it becomes availabl.

I have provided the link for the Northen Light app that was created for Covid 19 screening process. Athletes can add the app and prescreen prior to the start of practice https://covid.northernlighthealth.org/covidsportscheck

In lieu of a fall parent meeting I have created a slide show that will describe the measures we have taken to provide athletics for our student athletes this fall. Your son or daughter will be bringing home an assumption of risk form that will need to be signed by both you and your child. On that form you will see that there is a place for you to denote that you have watched the slideshow and read the student athletic handbook. Please see below that I have attached links for both the handbook and slideshow below. Slideshow; https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1amWFW2stjrx1R89D5yBlw-jFZajNXDbwMup00Wscf3o/edit#slide=id.p1 Handbook; https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/442346/MA_Athletics_Handbook__Revised_7_3_2019_.pdf

After what has seemed like forever, the MPA has approved the following sports for the fall. Golf, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer and Sideline Cheer. Football and Volleyball were postponed to a later date.On Wednesday, September 16th the RSU 67 School Board will make their decision as to whether or not we will proceed with fall sports. Once we receive the go ahead we will begin practices accordingly.

The MPA will release fall sport guidelines on Wednesday, September 9th. Once we receive the guidelines the determination will be made as to what sports will be offered. This entire process has been exhausting for schools, entire communities and more importantly athletes. We certainly hope that we will be allowed to field some teams this fall. I will be sure to post the findings after the information is brought forward. Once again, thanks for your patience!

MA "GREEN" Schedule https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwRLnBGCccD0Z-VOdOvCt40LW9jSaEH8dq3bH2ti13o/edit?usp=sharing

Take a virtual tour of MA! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQXJaFlGY5yjY2ijNDY5epUztPqLf7iuWwgfKbiA19WePZK137cIY8Tw7dbTju-oMsgVI44Epo-yAqO/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p

RSU 67 Fall Sports Update The safety of all individuals involved in interscholastic athletics (student-athletes, coaches, athletic training staff, game day personnel, spectators) is the number one priority as RSU 67 considers the resumption of education-based interscholastic activities. The district’s administration team will continue to support all initiatives identified for mitigating the risks associated with COVID-19 and make decisions accordingly. The RSU 67 administrative team will utilize guidance from the following groups regarding how to most safely conduct education-based sport programs: 1. Office of the Governor of Maine 2. Maine Department of Education 3. Maine Center for Disease Control 4. Maine Principals’ Association 5. Penobscot Valley Conference principals 6. Penobscot Valley Conference superintendents of schools 7. Local school administrations 8. Best practices as identified in other states and athletic associations 9. National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee As many of you know the MPA has set September 8, 2020 as the date that school districts can officially begin fall athletics. As much as I would like to say that we have received the Ok to proceed, I cannot . We currently await the approval of the new guidelines that the MPA set last week. The DOE and CDC are currently reviewing those guidelines. I have been told that a decision is likely to be made before the week is over. Once they have been reviewed and approved, it will be up to individual districts to decide whether or not they will proceed with athletics. RSU 67 will base its decision on what is best for our athletes and the entire community. I do realize that this is a time sensitive issue, but ask that you remain patient as we sort through what has become a very difficult decision. We realize that the young people need athletics as an outlet and will continue to advocate for a return to play. Thank you all for supporting the young people of our community as we traverse these difficult times. I hope to have some positive news for you soon. Sincerely, Bill McCarthy Athletic Administrator RSU 67

I hope this message finds all of you safe and enjoying what has been a great summer weather wise. I was really hoping to have good news regarding summer activities but that will not be the case today. The decision has been made to hold off on any summer activities for now. I hope to have better news in the days that follow, thanks for your patience regarding the uncertain times that we are experiencing. Be safe!

The time is now to vote Lincoln as the town of the year. I have included the link below. We are in a closely contested battle with Jonesport, every vote counts. https://929theticket.com/town-of-the-year-championship/

Please take the time to read the important information regarding summer athletics at MA in the link attached below. https://5il.co/hmfq

The MA tennis courts will be available to the public on Friday June 19th, please follow all CDC guidelines in regard to court use. Thank you and enjoy!

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR FALL SPORTS!!!! The MA athletics on line registration has been set up for fall sports, you can access the sight by visiting the RSU 67 webpage, click on sites, choose MA, once there hit the menu tab and choose MA athletics. You will be able to access the on line paperwork. Thank you! Fall sports will begin on August 17th.

The MA athletics on line registration has been set up for fall sports, if you registered on line in the fall you will You can access the sight by visiting the RSU 67 webpage, click on sites, choose MA, once there hit the menu tab and choose MA athletics. You will be able to access the on line paperwork. Thank you! fall sports will begin on August 17th.

The online registration platform has been set up for fall sports. Athletes and Parents can register online by logging into the RSU67 webpage and clicking on the sites icon, select Mattanawcook Academy, once there under the menu tab you will find athletics. Click athletics and then select MA sports paperwork. On the on-line sports registration link is attached there. For more specific directions you will find the MA athletic letter, the letter has directions that will help you complete your paperwork.

I would like to provide an update regarding the use of the MA tennis courts. After conversation with RSU 67 administration it has been determined that opening up the tennis courts would jeopardize social distancing recommendations that have been passed down by Governor Janet Mills. I will keep you posted on any changes to this decision. Thanks for your patience.

Please visit the news section of the RSU No. 67 website for an update on student learning packets.

Good Afternoon, This morning I received an e-mail from the DOE/MPA stating that all Spring sports pre-season activities have been postponed until April 27, 2020. The plan is to revise schedules in order to complete our seasons in a timely fashion. I will keep all of you informed regarding any additional changes. I have attached an abbreviated version of the e-mail that I received this morning. Good Morning, Because of this, the MPA Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the 2020 Spring sports pre-season practice until April 27, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and will make the appropriate changes as needed to ensure the safety of all students. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Holly Couturier Mike Burnham Mike Bisson Thanks in advance for your patience regarding this matter. Bill McCarthy, RSU 67 Athletic Administrator.

The class C/D PVC All-Star game scheduled for Thursday, March 12th has been cancelled. The game will not be made up.