Committee approves MIAA waiver allowing 8th graders to play JV girls soccer
September 20, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Massachusetts
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Superintendent Menard presented an athletic department request for an MIAA waiver to allow 8th graders to play JV girls soccer because current sign-ups (28 as of Aug. 21) fell short of the 32-player guideline. The administration confirmed principals and the athletic director supported the request and that the waiver applies only to JV—not varsity—and would be rescinded if roster numbers reach the 32-player threshold.
Carrie Jarczewski moved to approve the waiver; William Strother seconded the motion and the committee approved it 4–0. The administration and committee discussed roster tracking and that the waiver would be removed automatically if the roster later met the MIAA threshold.
Carrie Jarczewski moved to approve the waiver; William Strother seconded the motion and the committee approved it 4–0. The administration and committee discussed roster tracking and that the waiver would be removed automatically if the roster later met the MIAA threshold.
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