Please go online and take care of all paperwork to guarantee your student is eligible. “We have their physicals and DragonFlys (electronic medical records) from last year, but that’s not going to ultimately determine my decision as far as how I’m going about conditioning with them. Research demonstrates that participation in extracurricular athletics and activities is associated with higher academic achievement. “I don’t think we’re any further behind than we would have been if we hadn’t missed those 10 weeks,” Barnes said. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES. In the first few games, they might be winded, but overall they’ll be fine. Meridian High School is in the unique position of being the only public high school in the city of Meridian, Mississippi, an urban community of approximately 44,000. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email our athletic secretary Gina Heslep. Sun and clouds mixed. The introduction of volleyball comes after the Mississippi High School Athletic Association eliminated slow-pitch softball following the 2019 slow-pitch season. High school football players around Meridian have been training since June 1, but the guidelines provided by the state’s public and private school governing bodies has raised some doubts about whether new protocols can guarantee their safety. Game Management Plans for COVID-19 Pandemic Will Ball, ATC, director of sports medicine at Rush Health Systems, said it’s natural for trainers, coaches and parents to worry that a year-old physical might not reflect the current physical fitness of an athlete. “Back in the ’70s and ’80s, they didn’t see their kids all summer,” Soules said. Low 68F. Varsity; JV; Freshman; Show All Basketball 2019-20. “I preach to them every day to stay hydrated and workout hard,” Acton said. I’ll use those as a resource, something to look at, but I’m basing it off what I’m seeing.”. This website provides guidelines, rules and post season information. - This website is catered to parents, athletes and coaches who are wondering if specializing in one sport is the right choice. In the first couple of games, the tackling is usually atrocious and turnovers are high. Meridian School District works in partnership with our families and our community to educate each student in a safe and supportive learning environment to become a positive contributor to society. That continues in the spring semester, with some football players supplementing football workouts with track and field or powerlifting participation. That hasn’t changed,” Soules said. If they are healthy and able, Barnes said he feels it’s important to get them back in the workout routine. From 'Remember the Titans' to 'Wildcats,' here are some flicks while we wait for high school sports to return.