The Arkansas Activities Association is implementing a “Dead Period” for member schools beginning tomorrow due to concerns over COVID-19.
According to this morning’s release from the AAA, coaches (licensed teacher coaches and registered volunteers) “shall be prohibited from engaging in any type of activity involving student athletes.”
The AAA will reassess the situation on Monday, March 30.
Read the release in full below:
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