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Jenkintown administrators say varsity football may be unviable this season due to low roster
Summary
District administrators told the board they may not be able to field a safe varsity football team this coming season because of low player numbers and safety concerns; the district will meet with coaches, boosters and families and revisit the decision.
Administrators told the March 9 work session that the Jenkintown varsity football program does not currently have a safe roster size and that the administrative recommendation was not to field a season unless viable options are found.
Why it matters: A decision affects students’ extracurricular opportunities and carries safety implications when small rosters require players to play extended minutes.
District staff described…
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