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State Board of Education Approves MPSSAA Waiver Requests for 2021-2022 Academic Year

The Maryland State Board of Education at their August 24, 2021 meeting supported the request for waiver of interscholastic athletic regulations found in COMAR 13A.06.03. These regulations, at the request of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and local Superintendent of Schools, will give the local school systems (LSS) the flexibility to navigate county COVID-19 restrictions and administer interscholastic athletic opportunities based on local conditions.

Fall Sports Start Wednesday, August 11

The official first practice date for fall sports, and the first play date for Golf begin on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The date marks the first time for some schools since starting fall practice in the August, 2019. For the latest information on the MPSSAA this year, check out the MPSSAA Handbook, Calendar, and Bulletin at content.mpssaa.org.

MPSSAA Announces James Byrd as State Football Rules Interpreter

The MPSSAA is proud to announce the appointment of James Byrd to the position of State Football Rules Interpreter effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Byrd replaces Bill Witte who stepped down from the position after serving as Football Rules Interpreter for more than a decade.

2021 State Championship Recap

The MPSSAA 2021 State Championships crowned 28 team state champions over the course of two days for Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Boy Track and Field, Girls Track and Field. Congratulations to all schools and participants.

MPSSAA Approves Return of State Championships

The MPSSAA Board of Control met on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 with Spring State Championships on the agenda. Sport tournament directors from each of the MPSSAA Spring administer state championships presented plans for the administration of Spring state championships between June 5 - June 19, 2021. The Board of Control overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposal, returning Spring state championships to Maryland for the first time since May 2019.

MPSSAA Board of Control Set to Meet Wednesday, May 19

The MPSSAA Board of Control is set to meet on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Winters Mill High School. The meeting will have a live stream on the MPSSAA website.

MPSSAA Swimming and Diving Rules Interpreter Candidates Needed!

The position of MPSSAA Swimming Diving Rules Interpreter is vacant and we are now accepting applications from interested and qualified individuals that meet the criteria outlined in the link containing the official position announcement inside of this story. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2022, so don't delay!

MPSSAA Football Rules Interpreter Candidates Needed!

The position of MPSSAA Football Rules Interpreter is vacant and we are now accepting applications from interested and qualified individuals that meet the criteria outlined in the link containing the official position announcement inside of this story. The deadline for applications is May 28th, so don't delay!

MPSSAA Announces Eighteen Recipients Of The 2021 Minds In Motion Scholarships!!

The MPSSAA is pleased to announce the eighteen winners of the 2021 Minds in Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarships! The selection committee met online on Friday, April 30 to choose two recipients from each of the MPSSAA's nine districts who will receive a $1,000 scholarship thanks to the generosity of The Allstate Foundation.

MPSSAA Football Rules Interpreter Bill Witte Stepping Down At Conclusion of 2020-2021

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) Football Rules Interpreter, Mr. Bill Witte, has decided to step down at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year. Mr. Witte was appointed by the MPSSAA in July, 2010, and has been a solid foundation for the professional growth of football officials across the state.