September 22, 2025

Turrentine Middle School Football Game Canceled Due to Documentation Issues

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The football game between Turrentine and Hawfields Middle Schools has been canceled due to Turrentine’s non-compliance with required sports documentation. Principal Scott Moore expressed disappointment over the emotional effects this has on players and families. The cancellation highlights the importance of submitting health and safety forms, which were due prior to the season. The athletic department had shared reminders regarding these submissions, yet many students did not comply, resulting in a forfeited game. Turrentine aims to resolve these issues soon as they look forward to their upcoming games.

Burlington, NC – The football game between Turrentine Middle School and Hawfields Middle School, scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, has been canceled due to non-compliance with required documentation for sports participation. Turrentine’s failure to submit the necessary forms resulted in an automatic forfeit, allocating a victory to Hawfields’ football team, the Huskies.

Principal Scott Moore expressed disappointment to the community in an email sent to parents, acknowledging the emotional impact of the cancellation on both players and families. The cancellation serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to mandatory guidelines set out by the state and school district.

The required documentation includes several health and safety forms that must be submitted online through the DragonFly platform. According to guidelines provided by the state Department of Public Instruction and the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS), students were required to complete these forms by August 8 prior to participating in any sports activities.

The specific forms include evaluations from physical examinations, medical history eligibility, consent for participation, concussion information, and an acknowledgment of the ABSS athletic policy manual. The compliance deadline for submitting these documents was set for September 12, but reports indicate that many student-athletes did not meet this deadline.

The athletic department at Turrentine Middle School had previously posted messages highlighting the necessity of having all documentation completed before the first day of tryouts. Despite these reminders, some students were still listed as non-compliant at the time of the game cancellation, which led to the suspension of both football and cheer/dance practices previously scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Emily-Lynn Adkins, chief communications officer for ABSS, stated that any athletes lacking the necessary compliance with eligibility requirements are unable to participate in practices until all paperwork is fully completed and approved. Consequently, parents are urged to log into their child’s DragonFly account to check that all required forms are current and submitted.

Looking ahead, Turrentine Middle School has six remaining football games in its schedule, while Hawfields Middle School has five games left before the county bowl games commence on November 3. Despite the current setback, Turrentine is expected to resolve the non-compliance issues by next week, making efforts to ensure that all student-athletes are eligible to participate in upcoming practices and games.

It is important for the community and parents to stay informed and proactive regarding student participation in school athletics, particularly in the submission of required documentation. This incident underscores the critical nature of following established guidelines to ensure that students can enjoy their sporting experience without interruptions.

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