COVID-19

The following was passed by the Executive Committee on Aug. 18. Schools who choose to go to a hybrid schedule, where at least 50% of the academic day is in-person learning, will be allowed to play their scheduled games. Schools or students who choose to go 100% virtual will be allowed …

Basic COVID Precautions Many of the previous recommendations for addressing COVID and other contagious diseases from the last year will be carried over into the 2021/2022 athletic year.  In brief, these include but are not limited to: Signage listing current COVID guidance such as symptom to monitor, local masking policies, …

Mississippi High School Activities Association Comprehensive Fall 2021 Return to Sport Guidelines Purpose Statement By implementing well understood concepts, we aim to reintroduce sports and  extra-curricular activities and competition to public school in the safest manner possible.  Our overall goal is allowing students to enjoy the benefits of MHSAA activities …

                        MHSAA Recommendation for Preparticipation Physical Exam evaluation for Post-Covid Students   The MHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee recognizes that, over the course of the COVID Pandemic, students experienced COVID infections with varying symptom severity and duration and varying …

https://nfhs.org/articles/nfhs-amssm-guidance-for-assessing-cardiac-issues-in-high-school-student-athletes-with-covid-19-infection/   An expert medical task force appointed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has issued guidance for assessing potential cardiac issues in high school student-athletes with COVID-19 infection. The guidance is included in the “Cardiopulmonary Considerations …

https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators The COVID 19 pandemic presents a myriad of challenges to high school athletic and activity programs. To help address some of those challenges, the National Federation of State High School Associations has developed “COVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators.” The NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee developed “Guidance for Opening Up …

2020-21 Spirit Considerations Note: This is not an exhaustive list and there might be additional steps in each community to help prevent the spread of virus. Even when taking all precautions, there will still be risk of transmitting illnesses. Everyone should stay vigilant about the health of members of their …

In support of the Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities, the NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee offers this document for state associations to consider whether any possible rules could be altered for the 2020-21 season. The considerations outlined in this document are meant to decrease potential exposure to …

In support of the Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities, the NFHS Soccer Rules Committee offers this document for state associations to consider whether any possible rules could be altered for the 2020-21 season.  The considerations outlined in this document are meant to decrease potential exposure to …

2020 Football Rules Considerations In support of the NFHS Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities, the NFHS Football Editorial Committee offers this document for state associations to consider whether any possible rules could be altered for the 2020 football season. The considerations outlined in this document are …

In support of the Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities, the NFHS Swimming and Diving Rules Committee offers this document for state associations to consider whether any possible rules could be altered for the 2020-21 season. The considerations outlined in this document are meant to decrease potential …

June 30, 2020 The MHSAA Executive Committee met Tuesday to discuss the upcoming high school sports seasons in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The 15-member Executive Committee is made up of school administrators from throughout the state. The committee will reconvene July 14 to determine what adjustments may be …

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Progressing from Acclimatization Towards Normal Team Activities Recommended Steps: Two week acclimatization period mandated by the MHSAA June 1st communication 2-4 weeks of small group activities. Maintain group sizes at the limits established by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Teams should maintain separation into defined workout groups during this …

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         Contact: James Weaver INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 9, 2020) —Similar to the guidance released last month for the nationwide reopening of high school athletics and activities, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced suggested procedures for a safe return to high school …

Step 1: Ask your student athlete these following questions. If answered yes to any of these questions, move to the step 3. Do you have any of these symptoms: Fever? (have you taken any Tylenol or ibuprofen for fever?) Have you taken meds to reduce a fever? Body Chills? Cough? …

The MHSAA Executive Committee met Thursday to consider and implement return to activity guidelines for member schools during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in Mississippi. After thorough study and deliberation as well as recommendations from medical professionals across the state, the MHSAA Executive Committee approved the following for summer athletics and …

Mississippi High School Activities Association COVID-19 Return to Activity Guidelines MHSAA June 1 Guidelines Clarifications May 21, 2020 Resuming Activity June 1, 2020 The state of Mississippi and local municipalities are progressively decreasing restrictions on gatherings and business openings. With those changes in mind, MHSAA schools and communities are focusing …

 COVID-19 UPDATE – May 19 The Mississippi High School Activities Association Executive Committee and staff continue to monitor the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus on sports and activities for summer 2020. The MHSAA remains in communication with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the MHSAA Sports Medicine …

Pre-participation Physical Examinations for the 2020-21 school year:  Upon the recommendations of the NFHS and MHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committees, the MHSAA Executive Committee voted to approve the following for the upcoming 2020-21 school year: Sports and activities physicals (pre-participation physical evaluations) conducted on or after April 1, 2019, will …