athletics

From the Middle

With the economic downturn, every district is looking for ways to cut. However, sports programs seem to be spared the axe, even if "pay to play" is instituted as a stop-gap measure. This article from NASSP's National Center for Middle Level Leadership explores the pros and cons of middle school sports programs and recommendations for reform.

Middle Level Sports: Recommendations for Reform
By C. Kenneth McEwin and John Swaim

Wayne County judge tosses out MHSAA rival's suit
8/6/2008, 12:43 p.m. EDT
The Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — A Wayne County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Michigan High School Athletic Association by the founder of a rival group.
Robert Davis, who established the Amateur Athletic Association of Michigan in February, filed the civil suit July 1.
Davis accused the MHSAA of misinforming member schools about whether they may legally join other athletic organizations.

(from MHSAA)